The Kitsap Falling Plate League is a Head-to-Head modified round robin competition. You shoot at 5 steel plates along side another competitor who is trying to knock down their 5 plates before you do! $5 per entry ($10 for non-KRRC members). (What a deal!) The match consists of Head to Head random pairings of shooters. Each contestant will shoot twice in each of the 5 rounds of competition.Once we have completed the 5 rounds we go to the Finals. Each time a shooter wins a round, they get their number on the board. If the shooter has won all 5 rounds, they will have 5 numbers in the finals. Each shooter will shoot with a randomly selected opponent until the last shooter with a number is left. This shooter is the winner of the match.We offer a Stock Class and a Draw Class. Shooters can enter in each categories or enter twice in one category.

We load six rounds (this evens the playing field for revolvers) to start. Reloading if necessary is allowed to knock down the five targets.

Standard range commands will instruct the shooters to “Make Ready”. The next command is more in the form of a request and will be “Shooters Ready?” If there is no indication of a problem, that will be followed with “Stand by!” After a second or two, then a buzzer will sound to start the string of fire.

After the shooting has subsided, the shooters will be instructed to unload and show that their firearm is clear to the RO at the line. The shooter will then be instructed to point the muzzle down range and pull the trigger to verify the firearm is clear. The shooter will then be told to holster or bag the firearm.

This is a Center Fire match.

No optics.

Approximate round count for each entry is 150.

Our Falling Plate league begins every Tuesday by taking over the primary pistol range at 5:30pm for set-up and registration followed by a safety briefing and the competition beginning at 6pm.

Jeremy, Steve Blazina, Randy O’Neil, and Mark Wuesthof set up the stage. Jeremy Weintraub drove the tractor both times as EJ was not there this evening. The same people took down the stage along with the help of others.

It was humid tonight, temp was at least in the mid 70’s and many including myself were politely perspiring. Not much of a breeze with a few clouds. All in all it was a nice evening.

36 shooters showed up tonight. Jeremy ran the board and mic, Dan Fatt ran the let side and Steve Blazina ran the right side. Jody and her husband Gregg helped on the right and many others helped on the left side including Mark W and Mike Blondin.

Three normal rounds were shot and then Jeremy’s warped mind started to create new ones.

First was 5 and one with two mags, then it was 3 and 3 strong hand, then it was 1,3,5 on the front rack,,,then,,,,three in the back,,, and then return to the front for 2,4,6. So it was six rounds overall.

See you all next week. In the meantime remember the mantra of the professionals:

“PRACTICE ONLY MAKES PERMANENT. PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!!”

Thor

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June 17, 2014

55 Entries – TOP GUN – JEREMY WEINTRAUB

2nd Place – Todd Anderson

3rd Place – Loren DeShon

Good morning Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to another “Morning After” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. It was another great evening for a plate match, with the temperatures in the mid-sixties, a heavy overcast and great competition to warm the soul.

Many thanks as always to our Match Staff, without which we wouldn’t have this match each week. Specifically, we thank our Match Director – EJ Corich, and our ScoreKeeper and DJ Jeremy Weintraub. We thank also our Stage Managers Jeremy Weintraub, Steve Blazina, Andy Stone, and Shawn O’Neil,

along with anyone else who pitched in to help set up the stages and take them down after the match. We had another fast-moving and SAFE match, in no small part due to the minstrations of our Line Marshalls. Everyone handy stepped in to run a line when needed, and we thank you all.

Never let it be said that the ordnance seen on the firing line at our matches is boring or mundane. Loren DeShon and his son Spencer brought some exotic and interesting hardware tonight. They brought and shot Uberti Reproductions of a Single Action Army Buntline Special with a barrel that would make Ned Buntline proud. Loren also brought a Mid-1800s reproduction of a Walker Colt.

Both the Single Action Army Buntline and the Walker Colt were chambered in

.45 Colt, and they were true reproductions and very accurate and reliable firearms. Not to be outdone, Spencer DeShon brought a Uberti Reproduction of a .455 Webley pistol of British fame. It shot just fine as well, and the three reproductions of antique firearms lent a historical note to our match. Our modern firearms may indeed be faster and more efficient than firearms from the days of yore, but whether our modern firearms persevere throughout history as these fine firearms has remains to be seen.

We enjoyed 5 full rounds of shooting tonight before the finals. The first two rounds called for any challenge extant. Round three called for a default challenge of 3,1 & 1. Round 4 called for every other plate on the front (10yd) racks, and the popper. Finally, round five called for 5, 1 & the popper. Nothing like a bit of variety to liven up the action. The finals of course called for any challenges extant.

Speaking of the Finals, it took 5 or more wins to get into the finals tonight, and 12 Guns managed the task. We join the finals as the final four shooters vie for the honors tonight. The Final Four were Jeremy Weintraub, Mike Shiano, Tod Anderson and Loren DeShon. Jeremy and Mike led off the last duels, with a challenge for All Of’em Strong Hand Only. Jeremy’s hand was stronger this time

And he took the duel. Mike Shiano ends his evening with a 4th Place Finish.

Todd Anderson next put “Paid” to Loren DeShon’s evening. Loren was shooting his trusty H&K P-7 Lemon Squeezer this round, but Todd got through all of the plates first this time, giving Loren a Third Place Finish for the evening.

Finally it came down to the final two; Jeremy Weintraub and Todd Anderson.

The challenge was for All Of’em, Stong Hand Only. Jeremy’s Strong right hand again dominated and gave Todd Anderson a well-deserved 2nd Place for the evening. Jeremy Weintraub is tonight’s Top Gun Winner. Congratulations to Jeremy, and to all the competitors in tonight’s match for some excellent and especially SAFEcompetition.

That’s it for this week folks. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday evening

at about 5:30PM for sign-in and for the start of the match at 6PM sharp. Until then, remember how the experts do it:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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June 10, 2014

47 Guns Entered TOP GUN: THOR PALM

Shooting a 1911 Taurus

2ND: Greg Tanori shooting a SW M&P .45ACP

3rd: Mark Wuesthof shooting a SW 627

4th: Dan Fatt shooting a Bill Davis PPC Revolver

5th: Charis Denton shooting a Taurus 1911

6th: Dave Plummer

7th: Loren DeShon shooting an H&K P7 LemonSqueezer

8th: Mike Schiano

9th: Steve Blazina

10th: EJ Corich shooting a Kimber 1911

11th: John Murren

Good Morning Plate Shooters, and welcome to another “Morning After”

Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. Last night was another beautiful Spring evening with the temperature hovering at 65degrees, partly cloudy skies and a light breeze. A perfect evening for shooting plates, but then, aren’t they all?

To start off with thanks to our Match Staff, of course. Many thanks to EJ Corich, our Match Director. Thanks go to our Stage Managers, EJ Corich who ran the tractor and brought out and put away the plate racks. EJ had help tonight from Steve Blazina and Randy O’Neil. The stage was set up and ready on time, and in good order. Thanks guys.

Our Line Marshalls last night were, on the left side: Dan Fatt and Mark Wuesthof. On the Right Side: Jody and her husband Greg. Steve Blazina floated from side to side as the need arose. Thanks to our line Marshalls. Even with 47 guns, the match went smoothly, allowed time for 5 rounds of shooting, and most especially, got through the entire match SAFELY!!!!

Five Rounds of shooting tonight consisted of the first 4 rounds being of any challenge extant. The Fifth Round tonight was an EJ Corich Special: 3-1&1, Strong Hand only.

When the Finals were finally over, and the smoke had cleared, we have a winner: Our TOP GUN WINNER TONIGHT IS THOR PALM, shooting his Taurus Model POS 1911. 2nd was Greg Tanori shooting his SW M&P .45ACP, and 3rd was Mark Wuesthof shooting his SW Model 627 Revolver.

Congratulations to Thor Palm, and congratulations to our entire field tonight for a fast, competitive and especially a SAFE match. We’ll meet right here next Tuesday evening at about 5:30PM for sign-in, and the match will start precisely at 6PM. In the meantime, practice hard, practice safely, and practice properly. Remember:

“PRACTICE ONLY MAKES PERMANENT. PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.”

Hal

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June 3, 2014

36 Entries TOP GUN – LOREN DESHON

2ND PLACE – SHAWN O’NEIL

3RD PLACE – EJ CORICH

Good morning Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to another “Morning

After” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. It was a beautiful evening for a plate match last night, with temperatures in the mid sixties, rapidly dissipating scattered clouds giving way to a bright blue sky, and 36guns came out to vie for the honors.

The Match Staff combined for a another great match, comprised of 6 Rounds of shooting, with a challenging variety of default challenges from EJ’s fertile imagination.

Thanks specifically to our Match Director EJ Corich, who doubled as our ScoreKeeper and DJ. Thanks to our Stage Managers Steve Blazina, aided in setting up the stage by, according to Steve, Jeremy Weintraub, absent from the match itself. Apparently Jeremy came by to help Steve set up, and then disappeared. Thanks for the help Jeremy.

More thanks go to our Line Marshalls. On the left side Dan Fatt and Steve Blazina did the honors, with help from Thor Palm. On the Right Side, Sarah Fitch. Aaron Berger and Mike Shiano did the honors. Thanks to our entire Match Staff for another challenging, fast paced, exciting and especially, a SAFE

Match.

36 Guns entered in the match finally attrited to 10 with 6 wins or more for the finals. The 10 fast guns were Aaron Berger with 9 wins, Dan Fatt with 9, Loren DeShon with 9, Shawn O’Neil with 9, Dave Anderson with 8, Thor Palm with 7,

Rounds 1 & 2 of the finals allowed any challenges, the majority of which were for All Of’em.

Round 3 was a designated challenge of 3,1 & 1, with the front rack requiring every other plate and then 1plate from the 25meter plates and finally the popper.

Round 4 specified 6,1&1, with the 10yd plates engaged from the outside in, starting with the outside plates. In other words, 1,6,2,5,3,4 1back plate and the popper.

Round 5’s designated challenge was for 2,1,2,1,2,1 and the popper and finally for round 6, any challenge extant. That series of challenges kept the finalists on their toes.

As the finals progressed, the 10 finalists became but 6: Scott Whitting, Shawn O’Neil, Dave Anderson, EJ Corich, Dan Fatt, and Loren DeShon. We join the final duels as Shawn O’Neil and Scott Whitting duel for All Of’em, and they all fall first for Shawn. Scott Whitting is relegated to the trailer with a 6th Place Finish.

Dave Anderson and EJ Corich duel next, with the win going to EJ. EJ and Dan Fatt then duel with a challenge of 2,1,2,1,2,1, and the Popper, the win going to EJ Corich. Dan finishes the evening with 5th Place. Shawn and Loren duel next with Shawn taking the win. Dave Anderson and Loren come to the line then, and in a duel for All Of’em, Loren takes the win. Dave Anderson goes to the trailer with a 4th Place Finish. Now it’s the Top 3 guns left to vie for the win.

Shawn leads off the final three in a duel with EJ for All Of’em, the win going to Shawn. EJ finishes the evening with 3rd Place. This brings up Shawn O’Neil and Loren DeShon for the final duel of the evening. The Challenge is for All Of’em, and Loren and Shawn are loaded and ready, their pistols are holstered, their hands are up, and we have the BUZZZZZ!!! The front 10yd plates fall almost as one. In their turn the back plates all drop with a clatter, and then the poppers fall. The gallery peers out at the plate racks and the poppers and sees Loren DeShon’s popper tight to the sand. Loren DeShon is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR!!!!

That’s it for tonight folks. We’ll meet here again next Tuesday at 5:30 for

sign-up with a 6 O’Clock start and we’ll see who takes the honors then. In the meantime, always remember the mantra:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT MATTERS,

EVERYONE HAS THAT. IT’S THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT.”

Paul “Bear” Bryant

Hal

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May 27, 2014

45 Guns Entered TOP GUN: THOR PALM

2nd Place: Loren DeShon

3rd Place: Jeremy Weintraub

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to a somewhat delayed report of the Falling Plate Match held at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club on Tuesday May 27, 2014. Many thanks to Thor Palm for getting this editor the match data from which I write this report.

It was an evening of moderate 62degree temperatures, replete with a heavy overcast and an intermittent drizzly rain. No matter, the range building was warm, well lit and dry, and 45 guns took advantant to enter the contest .

Many thanks to our Match Staff Tuesday evening: Thanks specifically to our Match Director-EJ Corich, our Scorekeeper and DJ-Jeremy Weintraub, our Stage Managers-Jeremy Weintraub, EJ Corich, Steve Blazina and Randy O’Neil. The stage was set up and ready on time and all the shooters appreciated it.

Our Line Marshalls for the event were; on the left side-Dan Fatt and Steve Blazina. On the right side, Rob and Rebecca Potter did the honors.

The first several rounds featured duels with any challenge extant. Round 4 featured a default challenge of 5&1 using just 1 mag. Round 5 featured a challenge of 3, 1 & 1 using 2 mags, and finally on round 6 the default challenge was for 1, 3 and 1 using 2 magazines for reloading.

45 Entries finally, through attrition, became but 12 Guns making it into the Finals with 7 or more wins. When the smoke cleared and the thunder ebbed,

The TOP GUN TITLE had gone to Thor Palm, shooting a Taurus 1911.

2nd Place went to Loren DeShon, shooting an Heckler & Koch P7, the “Lemon

Squeezer.” Third Place went to Jeremy Weintraub, shooting a CZ Custom 1911.

We’ll see you all right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next Tuesday

Evening, and we’ll see if tonight’s hot guns are still hot, or not. Sign up starts at about 5:30pm, and the fun starts at 6PM sharp. Until then, always remember:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT MATTERS. EVERYONE HAS THAT. IT’S THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT.”

Paul (Bear) Bryant

Hal

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May 20, 2014

54 Guns Entered TOP GUN: JEREMY WEINTRAUB

2nd Place: Steve Blazina

3rd Place: Thor Palm

Good Morning Plate Shooters, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club and another “Morning After” plate match report. The weather was perfect last night for a plate match, with the temperature at game time of 70degrees, and the sky protected by a solid layer of Cumulus Clouds. It was dry though, and no heaters were necessary for tonight’s match.

Thanks as always to our Match Staff: Thanks first to our Match Director EJ Corich. When complimented on the high quality of his match last night, EJ made the remark that “We all run this match.” That’s what one might call “spreading the praise around.” Well done, EJ.

Jeremy Weintraub handled the ScoreKeeper’s duties as well as those of the DJ. In his “spare time”, Jeremy took the TOP GUN title for tonight’s match. And in your spare time Jeremy………….?

The Stage was set up on time and in good order by EJ, Jeremy, Steve Blazina and a couple other handy helpers, and taken down after the match by anyone handy. Well done Stage Managers.

The Line Marshall duties last night were handled, on the left side, by Steve Blazina and Dan Fatt, and on the right side by Aaron Berger and Rob Potter.

The Line Marshalls sort of migrated from one side to the other as the needs arose. The line was run efficiently and, most importantly, SAFELY, during the match, and between the Match Staff and the attentive competitors, even with the large field, we got in 5 rounds and the Finals. Well done to the entire field.

The first two rounds of competition last night saw Any Challenge extant among the shooters. Round 3 called for 6&1 Strong Hand Only, Round 4 called for

6&1 Weak Hand Only, and round 5 returned to Any Challenge, but switching positions to use one’s opponents firearms, always an “interesting” exercise.

54 Guns entered the contest, and at the end of the preliminaries 9 Shooters

Had won the required 7 or more duels necessary to move to the finals. Tonight the Seven were: Jeremy Weintraub with 9 wins, Dan Fatt also with 9, Mark Wuesthof with 8 wins, and Rob Potter, Steve Blazina, Charis Denton, James Austin, Loren DeShon, and Thor Palm, all with 7 wins.

Toward the end of the Finals, Jeremy dueled with Thor successfully, sending Thor to the trailer with a Third Place Finish. So, 54 Guns entered the match,

9 Guns qualified for the Finals, and finally it came down to Jeremy Weintraub

And Steve Blazina to duel for the Match Win. The Challenge is, of course, for

All Of’em, and Jeremy and Steve are loaded and ready, their handguns are holstered, their hands are up in the surrender position, and at the BUZZZZ

The Thunder Rolls. The ten yard plates fall virtually in synch, Steve jumps ahead as the 25meter plates fall, all in their turn, and Steve drops his popper hard to the warm dry ground. STEVE BLAZINA …………….BUT WAIT!!!!!!!!!

Our Line Marshall has ruled that Steve shot 7 rounds in his reload magazine as he dropped the popper, and as we know, there is a six round limit per magazine to level the playing field with the revolvers. Jeremy used only the requisite 6 rounds in his quest for victory and is indeed ruled the duels victor,

And therefore tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR!! Steve, in this game it’s required only that you count to 6, not 7. Sorry Steve.

That’s it folks, another Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club plate match is history.

Join us next Tuesday at 6PM and we’ll all do it again, and we’ll see who’s hot then. In the meantime, always remember the mantra of competitive shooters everywhere:

Round 5 – all of em, 2 in the front/1 in the back… 2/1, 2/1 & the popper

Round 6 – shot the gun with the person we were up against. I traded up and got to shoot a Wilson Combat 🙂 Fun round.

1st Mark Wuesthoff

2nd Charis Denton

3rd Jeremy Weintraub

4th Lee Lewis

5th Dan Fatt

6th Thor Palm

7th Dave Barker

8th Kris

9th Shawn O’Neill

10th Mark Plummer

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May 6, 2014

58 Guns Entered TOP GUN: JEREMY WEINTRAUB

2ND PLACE: DAN FATT

3RD PLACE: MARK PLUMMER

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another “morning after” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. It was a great evening for a plate match, with temperatures at the range of 57degrees inside, and heavy dark broken clouds outside. No rain, though the threats were indeed pronounced. No need for the heaters either. Shirtsleeves and light jackets reigned.

Many thanks as usual to EJ Corich our Match Director, tractor driver and Stage Manager tonight. Many thanks to Jeremy Weintraub for his scorekeeping and DJ talents, and many thanks to our Line Marshalls Dan Fatt, Steve Blazina, Sarah Fitch and Aaron Berger.

A special commendation to Sarah Fitch. Sarah had a really sore arm last night, and didn’t shoot the match. She did however drive to the range and act as a Line Marshall despite her injury. Sarah, the entire field of shooters appreciated your efforts and your dedication.

The first two rounds of the preliminaries featured any challenge extant. The third round featured a challenge for 3 & 1, front rack only. Round 4 featured the challenge of 6, 1 & 1, and finally, Round 5 presented the default challenge of 3 alternating front plates; either 1,3 & 5 or 2,4, & 6 – plus the popper of course.

58 Guns entered the match, and at the end of the preliminary rounds it took 7 or more wins to get into the finals. The finalists were:

Toward the end of the Finals, it came down to but four still competing for the win: Mark Wuesthof, Dan Fatt, Mark Plummer and Jeremy Weintraub.

The final duels started with a contest between Mark Wuesthof and Dan Fatt, with Dan winning the duel calling for use of only the weak hand, but for All Of’em. Mark Wuesthof goes to the trailer with a well deserved 4th place finish.

Mark Plummer and Jeremy Weintraub followed with a duel for All of ’em, and Jeremy took that one. Mark Plummer retires with a 3rd Place Finish.

So, 58 Guns Entered for a night of fast competition, and it comes down to our two Finalists: Dan Fatt and Jeremy Weintraub. Dan was shooting his .38 PPC revolver and Jeremy was shooting his Sig X-5. The challenge is for All Of’em, Dan and Jeremy are loaded and ready, their hands are up in the classic surrender position, and we have TONE!!! The front plates all fall with a clatter of steel, the back plate fall in their turns, and finally Jeremy’s popper falls first to the sand, followed closely by Dan’s very shortly thereafter.

Jeremy Weintraub is tonight’s TOP GUN WINNER!! Dan Fatt is 2nd, and Mark Plummer is 3rd.

That’s it for this one folks. We’ll meet right here next Tuesday at 6PM for another match. Practice hard folks, let’s give the fast guns some competition.

To do this, dry fire a LOT, Live fire when you can, and:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL – SHOOT SAFELY!!!!

Hal

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April 29, 2014

42 Guns Entered TOP GUN: SARAH FITCH

2ND PLACE: ROB POTTER

3RD PLACE: DAN FATT

Good Morning folks, and welcome back to another “Morning After” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. It was a fantastic evening for a plate match, with the temperature hovering at 77degrees at game time, and a light hazy overcast protecting the blue sky. There will be no heaters necessary tonight. Summer is apparently just around the corner and we’re very happy to see it. 42 Guns entered our falling plate match to enjoy the evening’s competition, and our Match Staff did it’s usual excellent job of accommodating them. Many thanks to our Match Director EJ Corich who doubled tonight as our Scorekeeper and DJ. Further, EJ tripled as he drove the tractor to set up the plate racks, and with the aid of Steve Blazina had the entire stage ready for action on time for our 6pm start. Safety for the match was ensured by our Line Marshalls Dan Fatt and Steve Blazina on the left side, and Sarah Fitch and Rebecca Potter on the right side. Of course, both side’s Line Marshalls got help as needed by anyone handy. Thanks to all of you for a job well done. It was appreciated by all the competitors.

42 guns entered the fray, and at the end of the preliminary rounds, 10 competitors had the requisite 10 or more wins to advance to the finals; Rob, Dan, Mike, Charis, Neal, James, Aaron, Sarah, Vern and Brad. Rounds 1-4 called for any challenge extant, while round 5 will require just the 10yd plates, but either shooting plates 1,3,& 5 or plates 2,4, or 6 – plus the popper of course. We join the action early in the finals as Vern and James duel, with James winning this one. Charis and Aaron followed, with Charis taking the win. Sarah and Mike dueled then, with the win going to Sarah, who was on fire tonight.

Brad dueled with Dan next, and in this duel Dan took the win. Dan stayed on the line as he dueled with Charis, strong hand only. In this duel Dan’s strong hand took the win. Sarah Fitch came to the line then in a duel with Vern Barker, and as was her habit this evening she took the win. It must be noted that Sarah’s shooting has improved so much with all her recent competition experience, steel and USPSA, that she can compete now on an equal footing with anyone in the area. It just shows what dedication and a true love for the sport can accomplish. Mike and Aaron dueled next, with the win going to Aaron. Brad and James followed them to the line in a duel for All Of’em, and they all fell first for James. Rob came to the line then in a duel with Aaron, and emerged victorious. Sarah and Dan dueled next, and Sarah continued her dominance of the field with a win over Dan. Wow!! James and Charis followed to the line, with the win going to James. Rob and Dan took a turn next, with the win going to Dan.

Hey folks!! Check this out!! Here come Sarah Fitch and James Austin for a duel. This should be good. The challenge was for All Of’em of course, with James shooting his revolver and Sarah shooting her 1911. They are loaded and ready, the buzzer sounds, and the THUNDER ROLLS……….When the thunder ebbs, and the clouds part, Sarah Fitch’s 1911 has laid waste to James’ revolver. I told you Sarah had improved……A Lot!! Shaken but not stirred, James stays at the line for a strong hand only duel with Rob. Sarah’s karma must have hovered over James still, as Rob took the duel, this time sending James to the trailer with all the others gone before him. Sarah and Dan duel next, and after a spirited run at All Of’em, Dan joins the others in the trailer. Folks, this reporter is seeing a trend developing here. Shooters on the firing line take Sarah Fitch for granted at their peril. BAD IDEA!!

So Folks, 42 Guns joined for combat in tonight’s match. 10 guns advanced to the Finals. When the 10 finalists had done their best, it came down to but two to duel for tonight’s overall Top Gun Victory: Sarah Fitch and Rob Potter. Rob is a veteran of the winner’s circle, but tonight plows new ground for Sarah Fitch. Rob has to beat Sarah twice for another title, old stuff for Rob. One can imagine that Sarah’s heart is in her throat as she steps to the line trying for her first Top Gun Victory. Well folks, some people choke when the pressure is applied. The really Top Competitors use the adrenaline rush to further speed their actions. Let’s see what Sarah’s got tonight. Both of the duels will be for All Of’Em, and Sarah and Rob are both loaded and ready, with their 1911s both holstered, their hands up in the surrender position, and they have signified they are ready. They are told to Stand By….and the buzzer sounds!!! THUNDER ROLLS……Steel Falls with a clatter, and when the clouds part, Rob’s popper is tight to the sun-warmed ground. 1st win goes to Rob. As was mentioned though, Sarah has been so successful tonight that Rob has to win two, back to back. That was only 1.

Once again the duel is for All Of’em! Once again the shooters are loaded and ready. Once again Sarah’s and Rob’s 1911s are holstered and their hands are up in the surrender position, and once again we have TTTOOONNNNEEEEEEE!

Rob and Sarah draw and engage the 10yd plates – don’t blink folks. You’ll miss it. The 10yd plates are all down, and attention has been turned to the 25meter rack. Plates fall, a miss by Rob and Sarah adds tension to the moment, and then the 25 meter plates are down. At the speed of the current incarnations of John Moses Browning’s creation, Sarah and Rob engage the poppers, which both fall with the clatter of Steel Thunder!! A moment’s hesitation, then the THUNDER ebbs, the sky clears, the gallery peers out at the Poppers and sees that Sarah Fitch’s popper lies tight to the ground, with Rob’s popper atop. Sarah has done it folks!!! She has emerged victorious in a contest with Rob Potter, and taken her place in Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Match History. SARAH FITCH IS TONIGHT’S TOP GUN CHAMPION!!!! Well done Sarah, you’ll doubtless sleep well tonight. So, in conclusion; congratulation to Sarah Fitch, and congratulations to the entire field tonight for a fast, competitive, exciting, and especially another SAFE Falling Plate Match at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club.

That’s it for tonight folks. We’ll see you right here on the firing line next week at 6PM for another match, and we’ll see who’s hot then. Until then, practice often and remember your techniques and fundamentals. When in doubt remember the mantra of competitive shooting trainers everywhere:

“PRACTICE ONLY MAKES PERMANENT. PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!”

Hal

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April 15, 2014

60 Guns Entered TOP GUN: STEVE WASHINGTON

2nd Place: Steve Blazina

3rd Place: Rob Potter

Good morning Folks, and welcome back to another “Morning After”

Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. It was a very pleasant

evening for a plate match, with the temperature hovering at 57degrees at game time, and a heavy overcast, but dry, sky. The heaters were tucked away for the summer, and with the addition of a heavier shirt, all was well.

AND time left over for practice if one wanted to see what they should have done during the match.

Our Match Staff of last evening was EJ Corich as Match Director and Jeremy Weintraub as Scorekeeper and DJ. Our Line Marshalls were Dan Fatt, Steve Blazina, Sarah Fitch and Aaron Berger. The stages were set up and taken down by EJ Corich, Steve Blazina, and Shawn O’Neil. Thanks to you all for another intense, fun and especially, another SAFE match.

60 Guns entered the fray, and 11 guns managed 6 or more wins during the preliminaries to advance to the Finals. Rob Potter and Dan Fatt staged an “interesting” duel on the left side, with a duel for All Of’em Strong Hand Only, and that included mag changes. Rob Potter won that one, and I’m sure he thanked NightHawk Custom for their solidly built firearms, as he set the new mag in the mag well and locked it in by slamming it on the bench, then used the rear sight to rack the slide into battery on the edge of the bench. It looked brutal from the gallery, but if one is wounded and one’s support arm is out of the action, one does what one must to stay in the fight. Rob’s NightHawk didn’t mind, and it carried the duel and emerged with the win.

Now the rest of the Final’s duels move to the left side of the range, and begin

With Steve Washington dueling with Shawn O’Neil. In a duel for All Of’em, Steve Washington emerges the victor. The first two rounds of the final’s duels were for any challenge extant. The third round was for 4+1, the fourth round was for 3+1, but wait!!!! The three plates were the 25meter plates, and of course then, the popper. Finally, on round 5 of the finals, the challenge was for 1 & 1 + the popper.

Steve Blazina took a duel with Mike Burt, Strong Hand Only, followed by Steve Washington wresting a win from Rob Potter. Finally, for the TOP GUN title, it was Steve Blazina dueling with Steve Washington, for All Of’em, and they all fell first for Steve Washington – tonight’s TOP GUN Victor.

At this time we’ll welcome back some faces from yesteryear to our festivities.

Welcome to Mike Burt, back from the Sandbox for a little R&R. Welcome back to Dan Moore, who has been on a perpetual vacation around the Western Hemisphere on his motorcycle. Welcome back to Tawnya Weintraub, with her arm all better now. In point of fact, contrary to earlier preliminary reports, she never actually did injure her arm skydiving. She claims she has given it up now for good.

We welcome a new shooter, and friend of Dan Moore; Natalee Anderson. We hope you had a good time and will make this event a weekly part of your calendar. Welcome back to all the faces, new and old. Glad to have you back.

OK Folks. That’s it for another week. We’ll meet right here next Tuesday evening in time for a 6PM start, and we’ll see who’s fast and who’s last at that time. Until then, always remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!.

Hal

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April 08, 2014

We had 49 Guns show up to compete. We were able to complete 3 full rounds and two abbreviated ones–a round of 4 & 1 strong hand and a round of 1/1/ & 1 freestyle. In the end, it took 7 or more wins to make the finals. Dan Fatt and Charis Denton missed the finals by one, having 6 wins each. There were two competitors with 5 wins: Steve Washington, James Austin; 4 wins: Dave Plummer, Dave Vern Barker, Rebecca Potter; 3 wins: Shawn O’Neill, Sean R., Scott W, John Post; 2 wins: Mike B., Bill Burks; 1 win: Laura S.

12 competitors went on to the finals, which started at 7:35 PM. Half way through, we completed finals on the left side and opened up the right side for practice.

RESULTS:

1st Jeremy Weintraub

2nd Lee Lewis

3rd Aaron Berger

4th Dave Anderson

5th Mark Wuesthoff

6th Rob Potter

7th EJ Corich

8th Matthew Seagraves

9th Neal

10th Steve Blazina

11th Thor Palm

12th Mark Plummer

Charis Denton

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April 01, 2014

HAL WINS IT ALL!!!! APRIL FOOLS!!!!!

56 Guns Entered TOP GUN: JAMES AUSTIN (NO, REALLY.)

2ND PLACE: JOHN POST

3RD PLACE: ROB POTTER

Match Director: EJ Corich

Scorekeeper and DJ: EJ Corich

Line Marshalls: Sarah Fitch and Steve Blazina

Stage Managers: Steve Blazina, Shawn O’Neil and EJ Corich

Good morning plate shooters, and welcome back to another Morning After plate match report. Last night was indeed the harbinger of Spring, with a lot of Blue Sky, and a lot of broken clouds. We hope to have the clouds repaired soon. The temperature at game time was an even 60 degrees, which dropped off a few degrees as the evening progressed. The heaters were still out and on and they still felt good. It won’t be long now until they will no longer be needed for the summer.

56 Guns entered the fray last night, and the shooting was hot and heavy all evening. At the end of the 5 preliminary rounds, 7 people with 6 or more wins each, entered the finals. They were: Steve Blazina, Mathew Seagraves, Rob Potter, John Post, James Austin, Mark Plum and Aaron Berger. Let’s track the final duels on the left side and see how the leaders did it.

Rob Potter and Steve Blazina led off the finals, with any challenge extant. Most of the first finals round had a challenge for All Of’em. So it was with Rob and Steve, and all of Rob’s dropped before Steve’s, so Rob won the first finals duel. Steve came right back up against John Post, and this time John’s plates fell first, giving him the victory. Steve Blazina heads to the trailer with a 7th place finish.

James Austin and Mathew Seagraves dueled next with James winning, followed by a duel between Aaron and Matt, with Aaron winning. Matthew Seagraves heads to the trailer with a 6th place finish.

Rob potter and James Austin face off now in a duel for All Of’em, and James Austin takes the victory. The duel was then repeated, with the same outcome, and Rob moved into a duel with Aaron, with Rob taking this win.

James Austin and Rob Potter duel next in a challenge for All Of’em, strong hand only. All of Rob’s plates fell first, but in his zeal to drop them all quickly, he inadvertently reverted to using two hands. Ooops!! Victory to James.

So folks, for all the prize money, the fancy prize automobiles, the Hollywood contracts, and the Top Gun Victory, (well, it was April Fools Day) John Post and James Austin square off in a duel for All Of’em. James and John are loaded and ready, their guns are holstered and their hands are up in the surrender position.

The Line Marshall calls: “Stand By”, and we have the starter BUZZ!!!!! James and John draw, and engage the 10yd plates which fall with a clatter. Then the 25meter plates all drop as if on cue, and the poppers fall with their death rattle.

The gallery looks out on the field of honor and see James Austin’s popper tight to the cooling sand, with John’s popper resting atop. James Austin is tonight’s Top Gun Victor. Congratulations to James Austin, and congratulations to the entire plate match field for another hot, fast, and especially another SAFE match.

That’s it for tonight folks. We’ll meet right here next Tuesday for another plate match, and don’t forget the USPSA match right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club this coming Saturday April 5, 2014 at 10am, sign-up at 0900. Saturday is Running and Gunning day at our gun club. So until next Tuesday evening folks,

Practice a lot, practice with the proper fundamentals, and remember the words of Paul “Bear” Bryant:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT MATTERS. EVERYONE HAS THAT. WHAT’S IMPORTANT IS THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN.”

Paul (Bear) Bryant

Hal

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March 18, 2014

A record 63 guns showed up at tonight’s match! We had several new folks shoot with us.

Warmer weather, but still turned the heaters on to warm our hands – a little chilly still. It was a beautiful day out when the match started. . . I’m loving the sunnier days.

Steve Washington was back in town… welcome home (for a little while, at least). We welcome the days when you’ll be able to shoot with us more. Mike Schiano was also back after a long hiatus – great shooting with you again!

We played 5 rounds. Round 3 we did 4 & 1 (front plates and the popper); round 4 we did 3 front plates, one back one plate and the popper. And for the last round before the finals we did one front plate, one back plate and the popper.

We had 10 competitors with seven wins or more who went on to the finals.

It ended with the following placements:

1. James Austin

2. Dan Fatt

3. Jeremy Weintraub

4. Aaron Berger

5. Tom Murphy

6. Rob Potter

7. Charis Denton

8. Lee Lewis

9. Mike Schiano

10. Mark Plummer

We even had some time left over for a little practice before the deadline. Another great match run safely with the help of all our usual RO’s and additional help from Steve Washington and Jody Tanori. Thanks go out to DJ and storekeeper Jeremy Weintraub and our usual setup / takedown crew.

-Charis Denton

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March 11, 2014

45 Entries – TOP GUN – JEREMY WEINTRAUB

2nd – Charis Denton

3rd – Dave Plummer

4th – Bob Kettner

5th – Mark Wuesthof

6th – Thor Palm

7th – Steve Blazina

8th – Lee Lewis

9th – Mark Plummer

10th – Mathew Seagraves

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to a warmer, wetter February Falling Plate Match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. The temperature approached 50 degrees at game time, with a fairly insistent steady rain. Both heaters were on, the range building is dry and the weather was totally a non-issue tonight.

The Match Staff did it’s usual outstanding job tonight. Tonight’s match was Directed by EJ Corich, who, along with Jeremy Weintraub, Steve Blazina and anyone else handy set up and took down the stage.

Tonight’s Line Marshalls were Sarah Fitch, EJ Corich and others who saw the need on the right side, and Steve Blazina, Mark Wuesthof and other handy souls on the left side. It must have been an effective team, as we got in 5 rounds of shooting and the finals, with nearly 3 minutes to spare. All that was fine, but what was especially fine was that the entire match was run SAFELY. Jeremy Weintraub was tonight’s ScoreKeeper and DJ, and in his spare time he managed to win tonight’s TOP GUN CHAMPIONSHIP. Well done team.

The first 4 rounds tonight were open challenges, followed by Round 5 that just preceded the finals, with a challenge set by Jeremy of 2 10yd plates, 2 25meter plates, and the popper.

45 Guns entered tonight’s match, and it took 6 or more wins to get into the Finals. 10 guns managed that, and toward the end of the finals it came down to 5 shooters – Jeremy Weintraub, Mark Wuesthof, Charis Denton, Bob Kettner, and Dave Plummer. Jeremy and Mark led off the final 5, with a duel for All Of’em, Strong Hand Only. Apparently Jeremy’s Strong Hand was stronger, as the duel went to Jeremy Weintraub, exit Mark Wuesthof with a 5th Place Finish.

Charis Denton and Bob Kettner squared off for a duel for All Of’em, and Charis took that one, leaving Bob Kettner with a 4th Place Finish. Jeremy and Dave Plummer took center stage then, and in a duel for All Of’em, Jeremy Weintraub advanced to the Final Two, leaving Dave Plummer with a 3rd Place Finish.

Charis Denton and Jeremy Weintraub went to the line to settle it all for tonight’s match. Fittingly, the duel was for something different to commemorate the occasion; a duel for 2 10yd plates, 1 25meter plate, a repeat of 2 and 1, and once again 2 and 1 followed by the popper to finish it. In the event, Jeremy Weintraub dropped all of his plates first, giving Charis Denton a well-deserved 2nd Place and making Jeremy Weintraub tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR.

Congratulations to Jeremy Weintraub and congratulations to the entire field for tonight’s intense, competitive and SAFE match. We’ll meet right here next Tuesday Evening at 5:30PM for sign-in and the match will start promptly at 6PM.
Practice a lot, practice safely, and always remember the priorities of competitive shooting:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL………..SHOOT SAFELY!!!!

Hal

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March 04, 2014

52 Guns Entered TOP GUN: DAN FATT

2nd: Mark Wuesthof

3rd: James Austin

4th: Lee Lewis

5th: Steve Blazina

6th: Thor Palm

7th: Dave Anderson

8th: Charis Denton

9th: Fernando “Tru” Trujillo

10th: Jeremy Weintraub

11th:Greg Tanori

Good Morning Plate Shooters, and welcome back to a somewhat delayed Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. It was another wet evening, with a steady light rain falling into 47degree temperatures. That was outside. In the range building, the heaters were on, it was well lit and dry, and 52 guns came to play.

Thanks as always to our Match Staff in the persons of our Match Director EJ Corich. Tractor Jockeys Jeremy Weintraub and EJ., along with Steve Blazina and Randy O’Neil put together the stage for tonight’s match, and put it all away afterward. Our Line Marshalls tonight were Dan, Steve, Mark, Aaron Berger and Sarah Fitch. Of course, they had help as needed in the persons of Matthew Seagraves and Mike Blondin who jumped in when needed.

Mark Wuesthof gets a doff of the hat for his welding skills during the week. One of our plates bit the dust last week and Mark took it home and welded it all better for tonight’s match. It’s good to have a welder handy when plates get hit by hardball ammo at 1000fps.

52 guns answered the call tonight, and they were challenged by four complete rounds of shooting, plus some impromptu abbreviated rounds that Jeremy dreamed up to get in some more shooting in a shorter time frame. The impromptus were one round each of a default challenge of 2-2&1, and then 2&1 – plates and poppers, just to ensure everyone was awake for the finals.

Thanks go to Thor Palm and Charis Denton for transcribing the match results for this editor who planned to attend the match but was pre-empted by Excuse #4, page #2. Maybe next week. Thanks to one and all for putting together and running another challenging, but still SAFE match.

The finishing order is as above, and everyone gazing wistfully at the list knows what they have to do to improve their performance next Tuesday at 6PM. Fire live when you can, Dry fire religiously, and always remember the mantra:

“ITS NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT MATTERS, EVERYONE HAS THAT. IT’S THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT.”

Paul “Bear” Bryant

Hal

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February 25, 2014

45 Guns Entered – TOP GUN … SHAWN O’NEILL

2nd Place – Dave Plummer

3rd Place – Dan Fatt

4th Place – Dave (Vern) Barker

5th Place – Jeremy Weintraub

6th Place – Rob Potter

7th Place – Aaron Berger

8th Place – Mike Blondin

9th Place – Steve Blazina

10th Place – Thor Palm

11th Place – Charis Denton

12th Place – Sarah Fitch

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the “Morning After” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Match Report. First things First, and A hearty “THANK YOU” to the match staff who made tonight’s match possible:

Thanks to EJ for Directing another fine match. Thanks to Jeremy and EJ for setting up and taking down the stage with the tractor, and to Steve, Randy and others for helping. Thanks to our Line Marshals tonight in the persons of Mike, Mathew, Rob on the left side, and Sarah, Aaron and Steve on the right side. Thanks to Jeremy for his work on the Scoreboard and as last night’s DJ.

Thanks to Thor and Charis for reporting last night’s match data to this Editor so I could write this match report. Thanks to the expertise of the Match Staff we were able to get in 5 full rounds, 2 impromptu rounds, the finals and it was all done efficiently and most importantly SAFELY!!

It was about 40degrees and dry at game time last night, so it’s getting warmer. The heaters were still on, thankfully, but Spring is coming. The range building is warm and dry, and a good time was had by all. We’ll see you all right here next Tuesday at about 5:30PM for sign-in, with the match starting promptly at 6PM.

Between Dry Firing a lot, Live Firing when you can, and practicing your fundamentals mentally all the time, Practice a LOT and plan to give the hotshots a run for their money next week. Always remember the immortal words of the professionals like Matt Burkett:

“TROPHIES AND MEDALS ARE WON WHEN PRACTICING AND TRAINING. THE MATCHES ARE JUST WHERE YOU GO TO PICK THEM UP.”

Hal

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February 11, 2014

45 Entries – TOP GUN – JEREMY WEINTRAUB

2nd – Charis Denton

3rd – Dave Plummer

4th – Bob Kettner

5th – Mark Wuesthof

6th – Thor Palm

7th – Steve Blazina

8th – Lee Lewis

9th – Mark Plummer

10th – Mathew Seagraves

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to a warmer, wetter February Falling Plate Match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. The temperature approached 50 degrees at game time, with a fairly insistent steady rain. Both heaters were on, the range building is dry and the weather was totally a non-issue tonight.

The Match Staff did it’s usual outstanding job tonight. Tonight’s match was Directed by EJ Corich, who, along with Jeremy Weintraub, Steve Blazina and anyone else handy set up and took down the stage.

Tonight’s Line Marshalls were Sarah Fitch, EJ Corich and others who saw the need on the right side, and Steve Blazina, Mark Wuesthof and other handy souls on the left side. It must have been an effective team, as we got in 5 rounds of shooting and the finals, with nearly 3 minutes to spare. All that was fine, but what was especially fine was that the entire match was run SAFELY. Jeremy Weintraub was tonight’s ScoreKeeper and DJ, and in his spare time he managed to win tonight’s TOP GUN CHAMPIONSHIP. Well done team.

The first 4 rounds tonight were open challenges, followed by Round 5 that just preceded the finals, with a challenge set by Jeremy of 2x10yd plates,

2x25meter plates, and the popper.

45 Guns entered tonight’s match, and it took 6 or more wins to get into the Finals. 10 guns managed that, and toward the end of the finals it came down to 5 shooters – Jeremy Weintraub, Mark Wuesthof, Charis Denton, Bob Kettner, and Dave Plummer. Jeremy and Mark led off the final 5, with a duel for All Of’em, Strong Hand Only. Apparently Jeremy’s Strong Hand was stronger, as the duel went to Jeremy Weintraub, exit Mark Wuesthof with a 5th Place Finish.

Charis Denton and Bob Kettner squared off for a duel for All Of’em, and Charis took that one, leaving Bob Kettner with a 4th Place Finish. Jeremy and Dave Plummer took center stage then, and in a duel for All Of’em, Jeremy Weintraub advanced to the Final Two, leaving Dave Plummer with a 3rd Place Finish.

Charis Denton and Jeremy Weintraub went to the line to settle it all for tonight’s match. Fittingly, the duel was for something different to commemorate the occasion; a duel for 2x10yd plates, 1x25meter plate, a repeat of 2 and 1, and once again 2 and 1 followed by the popper to finish it. In the event, Jeremy Weintraub dropped all of his plates first, giving Charis Denton a well-deserved 2nd Place and making Jeremy Weintraub tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR.

Congratulations to Jeremy Weintraub and congratulations to the entire field for tonight’s intense, competitive and SAFE match. We’ll meet right here next Tuesday Evening at 5:30PM for sign-in and the match will start promptly at 6PM.
Practice a lot, practice safely, and always remember the priorities of competitive shooting:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL………..SHOOT SAFELY!!!!

Hal

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February 4, 2014

31 Guns Entered – THE CLOCK WINS ANOTHER ONE

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to February at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a brisk 25 degrees with about a 25mph wind, and some snow. The snow never really hit the ground though, as it was traveling sideways at the time, then reversed it’s path and headed back to the clouds. Both the heaters were on, and the shooters, when not actually shooting, were huddled around them like bundled up squirrels. Our Scorekeeper and DJ, Jeremy Weintraub, forgot his jacket at home, and stayed warm during his duties as Scorekeeper and DJ by shivering a lot.

The rest of the Match Staff included Dan Fatt, Steve Blazina and Mark Wuesthof performing the Line Marshall duties on the left side, while the right side was ably handled by Aaron Berger, Sarah Fitch and EJ Corich. EJ of course was our Match Director for tonight’s match, as usual. EJ drove the tractor, and he and Steve Blazina set up the stage, and, with help after the match, took it down.

Due to the expertise of the Match Staff, the entry field got in five full rounds of shooting, and an extended final.

Not surprisingly, attendance was down to only 31 guns tonight,

But those 31 guns got in a lot of shooting. When Jeremy suffers, everyone suffers, and his fertile imagination made the finals very challenging indeed for the shooters. Everyone entered made the finals tonight, no matter how many wins each shooter scored. The First Round of the finals consisted of shooting for three back (25 meter) plates, then the popper. The Second Round’s default challenge was for three of the front (10yd) plates, then the popper. Round Three targeted one 10yd plate, one 25meter plate, then the popper. Round four was for two front plates and two back plates and the popper, and so on, as Jeremy’s shivering mind dictated.

Unfortunately, the field was just having too much fun, and time ran out before a winner was decided. The final tally was a four way tie, between Jeremy Weintraub, shooting a SW686, Dan Fatt also shooting a SW686, Mark Wuesthof shooting a SW627, and Nick Foles shooting a 1911 in .45ACP.

At that point, two things happened concurrently. As time ran out, the ink in Thor Palm’s pen froze up, so the match came to a halt. Many thanks to Thor Palm for reporting this match’s data to your faithful Editor, and we will all meet at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club next week in, we hope, warmer weather. Until then, remember the mantra:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT MATTERS. EVERYONE HAS THAT. IT’S THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT.”

Paul (Bear) Bryant

Hal

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January 28, 2014

61 Guns Entered TOP GUN: EJ CORICH

2ND PLACE: Jeremy Weintraub

3RD PLACE: Mark Wuesthof

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another Tuesday night Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. First things first, of course: Thanks to reporters Charis Denton and Thor Palm for sending this Editor the results and details of last night’s match. Many thanks to our Match Staff in the persons of our Match Director, EJ Corich. EJ doubled down last night, driving the tractor to set up the stage along with Steve Blazina and Jeremy Weintraub. Jeremy ran the board, with help from EJ and Dan as the need arose, and Jeremy did his shooting.

We all have to really hand it to Jeremy for a fine job, all the more impressive with the large entry field, which was again another new record attendance of 61 guns. All the matches so far in 2014 have had over 55 guns entered, and the resulting excellence of competition has been increasing exponentially. Come on out folks, the more the merrier, the more intense the competition, and the more camaraderie to be enjoyed among the shooters. Jeremy really moves the match along with his excellent organization at the score table, having the next round of shooters set up virtually before the active round is over. His DJ’s voice keeps the field informed about their upcoming slots, and the match moves right along, unhindered by any uncertainty of shooting order. Compliments also go the aforementioned field, for paying attention to the DJ and being ready when it comes your turn to shoot.

Speaking of shooting, our Line Marshals really help make the match a success. Beside ensuring the line keeps moving smoothly, they ensure more importantly that the resulting shooting competition is done SAFELY!! Our Line Marshals last night were Dan Fatt, Steve Blazina and Mark Wuesthof on the left side, and Aaron Berger, Sarah Fitch with help from EJ on the right side. The smoothness of the transitions of shooters along with the SAFE OPERATION OF THE LINE speaks volumes of the skill and attentiveness of the Line Marshals at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club. The result of the excellent organization of the match staff last night was that even with a record field of 61 guns, 5 full rounds were shot, with time left over for practice before the 8PM cut-off. It was a warmer than usual January evening, with a steady light rain. The heaters were on, but only a couple of shooters hovered around them last night instead of the majority of the field as in past weeks. Summer is coming folks.

6 or more wins got the shooters into the finals, and 9 guns made the cut. The finalists were, in order:

TOP GUN: EJ Corich

2nd Place: Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Place: Mark Wuesthof

4th Place: Dan Fatt

5th Place: Aaron Berger

6th Place: Lee (no last name)

7th Place: Mark Plummer

8th Place: Lincoln (no last name)

9th Place: Lee Lewis

OK Folks, that’s a wrap for this week. We’ll hope to see you all next Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at about 5:30PM for sign in and match prep. It’ll be February, with probably zero hearts and flowers on the firing line. See you then. In the meantime, shoot live when you can, dry fire regularly, each day, and remember the mantra:

Good day plate shooters, and welcome back to another plate match report brought to you by Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a milder January evening for a plate match in Western Washington, with temperatures in the mid 40s, overcast with a light wind, and the heaters on and roaring. Charis claims her hands didn’t even get cold.

The way Charis shot last night, she probably won’t be cold for the rest of the winter.

Charis probably felt a need to excel last night, as she brought two guests who will probably become familiar faces at the matches in the future. Welcome to Christina and her husband Jeff Munger. Christina jumped right in and shot the match last night, under the watchful gaze of her husband Jeff, who will join her on the firing line next week. Welcome to “the new guys.”

Many thanks as always to our Match Staff, this week in the persons of our Match Director – EJ Corich, our Stage Managers EJ and Steve Blazina, our ScoreKeeper and DJ – Jeremy Weintraub, and our Line Marshalls Sarah Fitch, Dan Fatt, Aaron Berger, Steve Blazina, and others who jumped in when the need arose. Thanks to all who pitched in and made this match another fun and especially another SAFE event.

57 Guns entered the match, and it took 7 wins to get into the finals. When the smoke cleared, and the thunder ebbed, We had a list of winners. As listed above, they are:

TOP GUN – CHARIS DENTON who all night long just hammered the back plates with her husband Eric’s 9mm Springfield XDM.

Charis will be wearing a grin the whole week. Well done Charis.

2nd Place, shooting his Custom Bill Davis PPC Revolver, Dan Fatt.

3rd Place shooting his SW 1911, James Austin. James was shooting some CCI Blazer aluminum cased ammo he won in a previous match tonight. I’ll bet the sorters of the brass enjoyed culling all of that “Beer Can Ammo.”

4th Place, shooting a Hi-Cap 1911 was Dave Anderson, and

5th Place, shooting a Glock 17, Thor Palm.

Many thanks to Charis and Thor for sending this reporter the match data from last night’s match. I hope I got the finishing order correct.

The competition was hot and heavy with 57 guns competing for the honors. For some reason, Charis seemed a bit distracted after the match, so the listed finishing order is sort of an average of Charis’ and Thor’s match data. This reporter is still in hibernation for the winter, and when Punxsutawney Phil says it’s spring, hibernation will be over once again. Until then, practice a lot, practice safely, and remember the mantra;

Good day, plate shooters, and welcome back to another “Morning After” Falling Plate Match Report from Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a cool, foggy evening, with temperatures in the low to mid forties. Still, the heaters were on and everyone was glad of it. The evening started off clear enough, with no rain, but by 8PM it got foggy enough that the 25Meter plate racks were harder to see. With all the moisture in the air, it felt muggy, sort of like a cool evening in the deep south.

Many thanks to our Match Staff, tonight in the persons of our Match Director EJ Corich, who also paired up with Jeremy and Steve Blazina to set up the stage.

Lots of help for the Stage Managers taking down the stage after the match. Good on ya

EJ and Jeremy ran the board, and took turns with the DJ duties. Dan Fatt,

Steve Blazina, Sarah Fitch, Aaron Berger, James Austin, Mike Blondin and some others alternated with the Line Marshall duties, and when it all came together the match had 5 preliminary rounds and the finals. The match went smoothly and what’s most important, THE MATCH PROCEEDED SAFELY!!

57 guns entered the contest, and 10 guns made it into the finals with 7 wins or more. In round 4, the default challenge was for 3 of the 25meter plates and the popper. In round 5 the default challenge was for 3 of the 10yd plates only and then the popper.

Places 7-10 went to Tom Murphy, Charis Denton, EJ Corich, and then Thor Palm who lost a duel with Jeremy Weintraub. The top 6 finalists started their duels then, and they proceeded as follows:

James Austin dueled successfully against Dan Fatt. Steve Blazina won against Shawn O’Neill and Shawn went to the trailer. Jeremy dueled successfully against Mark Wuesthof, and Dan took a duel with Steve Blazina, sending Steve to the trailer. James took a duel against Jeremy, followed by Dan winning a duel against Mark, sending Mark to the trailer with a 3rd Place Finish. James then dueled against Dan, successfully, and Dan joined the other pretenders in the trailer. This left James Austin to duel with Jeremy Weintraub for the victory.

James and Jeremy came to the firing line, and at the behest of the Line Marshall loaded and made ready. They assured the Line Marshall they were ready, assumed the surrender position for the draw to 3 of the front three plates

And at the TONE!!! Three of the front 10yd plates on each side fell as one.

Attention was then turned to the poppers, which fell with a clang and the thunder ebbed. As silence returned to the range the gallery peered out and saw that James Austin was tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR!! Jeremy Weintraub took an enviable 2nd Place and another great Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match became history.

Keep in mind how these Top Gun victors attain their position. They have a firm knowledge of the fundamentals of shooting, and they practice those fundamentals regularly. Before his successful 7th place finish in the Revolver Class at the USPSA Nationals a few years ago, Melissa, James’ wife, used to laugh at James because he always had a revolver in his hand and always was dry firing every time she saw him. I guess finishing 7th in the Nation in the USPSA Nationals Revolver Class would seem to be justification for all that work.

Paul (Bear) Bryant, the distinguished College Football Coach said it best:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT MATTERS. EVERYONE HAS THAT. IT’S THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT.”

Hal

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January 07, 2014

60 guns TOP GUN: DAN FATT Bill Davis PPC Revolver

2nd Place: Rob Potter – NightHawk 1911

3rd Place: John Post – Glock 17

4th Place: Jeremy Weintraub – Wilson Combat 1911

5th Place: Charis Denton – Taurus 24/7

Good Morning Plate Shooters, and welcome to the January 7, 2014 “Morning After” KRRC Falling Plate Match Report. It was a cold evening, with temperatures in the high 30s, a drizzly rain, and a cool breeze. A record 60 Guns came out to enjoy the match, the competition, and the association with other bundled up shooters hovering around the heaters. The range building doesn’t leak, the heaters were on, and with the addition of some extra clothes, everyone stayed warm.

Many thanks to the Match Staff for keeping such a well populated match moving along smoothly. Four rounds were shot, and a good time was had by all.

Our Match Staff consisted of our Match Director EJ Corich. EJ doubled down by helping Jeremy run the scoreboard and acting with Jeremy as Co-DJ. EJ also helped Jeremy and Steve Blazina in their ongoing duties as Stage Managers.

Jeremy, under the watchful eyes of EJ, ran the tractor Last night. He wasn’t as fast as EJ, but he ran the tractor safely, which is probably important.

Dan Fatt, Rob and Rebecca Potter, Sarah Fitch, Aaron Berger, Steve Blazina and Mike Blondin ran the firing lines throughout the evening. Thor Palm transmitted this match data to this editor for writing up this match report. Many thanks to everyone who pitched in to run this “Perfect Storm” SAFELY!!!

OK folks, With the results as listed at the top of this report, that’s a wrap for this week. See you all next week; same time and same station. Until then, always remember:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT, EVERYONE HAS THAT.

WHAT’S IMPORTANT IS THE WILL TO

PREPARE TO WIN.”

Paul (Bear) Bryant

Hal

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December 31, 2013

38 Guns Entered: TOP GUN: EJ CORICH shooting a NightHawk 1911 in 9mm he bought for his wife for Christmas. “Merry Christmas Honey. I bought you a gun :)”

2) Mark Wuesthof shooting a SW627

3) Shawn O’Neil alternating between a revolver and a pistol

4) Rob Potter shooting a “Hi-Point” pistol

5) Jeremy Weintraub shooting a Wilson Combat 1911

Happy New Year, Plate Shooters! Welcome to 2014. 38 Guns rung in the New Year by “ringing steel”. They had a cold evening to do it, with temperature in the mid to high 30s, accompanied by a steady but light drizzle. I’ll bet those heaters sure did feel good!! Many thanks to our intrepid match staff for another fine match. EJ directed the soire’. Jeremy acted as Scorekeeper and DJ. Stage Managers were EJ and Steve Blazina. Dan Fatt, Rob and Rebecca Potter, Sarah Fitch, and Steve Blazina were the Line Marshalls. Many thanks to Thor Palm for transmitting this information to me for this report. This reporter will venture out of hibernation next week and start the new year’s plate matches a week late. Many thanks to the Match Staff, as well as to all those who pitched in and helped.

38 Guns ended the year and started the New Year with a last night’s plate match. In the end, the results were as above. Next week promises more excitement and challenges, so we’ll see you then. Until then, always remember the mantra:

” SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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December 17, 2013

52 Guns TOP GUN – DAN FATT

2nd Place – Matthew Seagraves with two (2) Ts

3rd Place – Lee Lewis

4th Place – Dave Plummer

5th Place – Jeremy Weintraub

6th Place – Rob Potter

7th Place – Jody (no last name)

8th Place – Dave (Vern) Barker – shooting Thor’s Glock, having left his 1911 at this reporter’s house enroute to the range

Good evening plate shooters, and welcome back to another KRRC Falling Plate Match Report. There was a delay again this week, as this reporter couldn’t be there, Charis Denton and Thor Palm kindly agreed to team up to get me the information for this match report, and a telephone “repairman” cut Charis’ telephone line, rendering her computer inoperative until it was repaired. Thor sent me the information on the Match Staff and entry list, so between the two of them, we finally got it all. I hope this report is worth all that trouble.

52 Guns entered the match last night, under weather conditions described as absolutely Balmy compared to previous weeks. The heaters were on, but people weren’t hugging them this week. Many thanks to the Match Staff this week. The stage was set up and taken down by Jeremy Weintraub and Steve Blazina. Jeremy ran the scoreboard and played DJ. Dan Fatt and Steve Blazina were the Line Marshalls for the Left Side of the range, while Sarah Fitch and Rob Potter ran the right side. Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, Rob Potter is back. WELCOME BACK ROB AND REBECCA.

52 Guns entered the match tonight, and the results of the duels are listed at the head of this report. WE’LL TAKE A COUPLE OF WEEKS OFF FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS DURING THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. WE’LL ALL MEET BACK HERE AGAIN JANUARY 7TH, 2014 AND WE’LL START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT WITH A FALLING PLATE MATCH AT KITSAP RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB. PRACTICE HARD OVER THE HOLIDAYS, REMEMBERING THAT DRY FIRING WILL VIRTUALLY REPLACE LIVE FIRING FOR TEACHING PROPER TECHNIQUE, IF DONE PROPERLY. ON THAT NOTE, ALWAYS REMEMBER:

PRACTICE ONLY MAKES PERMANENT. PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. WE’LL SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR.

Hal

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December 10, 2013

TOP GUN: TODD ANDERSON

2nd Place: Mark Wuesthof

3rd Place: Jeremy Weintraub

4th Place: Dan Fatt

5th Place: Steve Blazina

6th Place: James Austin

7th Place: Dave (Vern) Barker

Well, good evening folks. Better late than never I guess. There was a Falling Plate Match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club last night, and as the man in the movie “Enola Gay” said: “You’re getting it late, but you’re getting it (kinda) straight.” Look at the bright side: It won’t take long to write this report.

Thanks to tonight’s Match Staff. You know who you are, and we all thank you.

It took 6 wins or more to get into the finals last night, and 7 shooters were up to the task. We’ll start the finals with a duel between Mark Wuesthof and Dan Fatt.

Todd crossed the line first, bringing up Jeremy Weintraub and James Austin.

We haven’t seen James for awhile, and after this duel, James wished he hadn’t see Jeremy. Duel to Jeremy.

Todd was back up next, in a successful duel against Steve Blazina. Mark sent Vern to the trailer in the next duel with a 7th Place Finish. This set the stage for Todd, who sent James to the trailer with a 6th Place finish. Kinda rusty, James?

Jeremy sent Steve to the trailer in the next duel, Steve finishing with 5th Place.

Mark and Dan dueled next, with Mark getting the victory, and Dan getting a fresh cup of coffee in the trailer, pondering a 4th Place finish. Todd and Jeremy dueled next, with Jeremy joining the others in the trailer with a not unenviable third Place Finish. That duel set the stage for the Grand Finale: The Top Gun Victory duel, tonight between Mark Wuesthof and Todd Anderson. The challenge was for 2 of the 10yd plates, followed by 1x 25meter plate, repeated in the same order of 2 front/1rear 2front/1rear and the popper.

Todd and Mark are loaded and ready, the Line Marshall asks if they are ready, and receives an affirmative nod from the shooters. The Line Marshall raises the buzzer and we have TONE!!!! In their turns the 25meter plates follow the 10 yd plates; 2-1, 2-1, 2-1, and when they are down the shooters attention is turned to their popper, which falls with a clatter. The gallery peers out and sees Todd Anderson’s Popper tight to the cold, cold ground. TODD ANDERSON HAS GONE UNDEFEATED IN THE FINALS AND TAKEN TONIGHT’S TOP GUN VICTORY TITLE!!!! Congratulations to Todd Anderson, and congratulations to the entire field for a fast, competitive and especially, a SAFE Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match.

We’ll see you all next week folks, same time and same station. In the meantime always remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY.”

Hal

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December 03, 2013

THIS MATCH REPORT IS DEDICATED TO THE”FROZEN CHOSEN FEW” THAT BRAVED THE WEATHER TO ATTEND LAST NIGHT’S FALLING PLATE MATCH.

37 GUNS ENTERED – TOP GUN: DAVE ANDERSON

2nd Place – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Place – Lee Lewis

4th Place – Mark Wuesthof

5th Place – Dan Fatt

6th Place – Steve Blazina

7th Place – Dave (Vern) Barker

8th Place – Thor Palm

Good Morning, Plate Shooters, and welcome back to the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s “Morning After” Falling Plate Match Report. It was a COLD

COLD night with the mercury hovering at 25 degrees. As if that weren’t enough, there was a gusting wind of about 10-12 mph that added “spine”

To the air. It was indeed bracing.

Our sincerest thanks as always to our Match Staff, last night in the personages of last night’s Stage Managers – Steve Blazina and Jeremy Weintraub; last night’s DJ and Scorekeeper; Jeremy Weintraub, and last night’s Line Marshalls; Sarah Fitch, Aaron Berger and Steve Blazina.

A special note of thanks to Steve Blazina. Steve is just back from knee surgery, and between the cold and standing on the concrete during the match last night, Steve obviously had a lot of “want to” to help as much as he did.

I think one of Steve’s prime motivations was a new Revolver with which he shot the match. Steve just became the proud owner of a SW Model 686, and he broke it in in style at last night’s match. Thank you Steve, your help last night was indeed “Above and Beyond.”

37 Guns signed on to shoot plates last night, and the requirements to get into the Finals was to accumulate six victories in duels over the course of the match preliminaries. 8 Shooters managed that feat, so let’s track the action and see what the Finalists did with it once they earned a Finals Slot.

Lee and Thor led off the action, in a duel effectively ending in a tie. Actually, once the action of the duel commenced, they both forgot what the challenge was, and they both stared at each other, waiting for a cue. Finally they agreed to settle the matter with a draw to the popper, a contest won by Lee.

Apparently in this duel, Dave’s hand was stronger than Mark’s, duel to Dave.

Vern and Dan Fatt dueled next with the duel going to Dan, and then Steve Blazina brought his new Revolver to the line against Jeremy Weintraub. Your Revolver worked well Steve, but Jeremy’s CZ was perfect in this run, duel to Jeremy.

Lee Lewis fell victim to Dave Anderson in the next duel. Dave was on a tear last night. No Prisoners. Mark Wuesthot showed Thor Palm the door to the trailer in the next duel, 8th Place tonight to Thor.

Jeremy and Dan Fatt dueled, with Jeremy crossing the line first, and Dan was in hot pursuit, just moments behind. Steve Blazina got back on the winning track in the next duel against Vern Barker, a challenge for All Of’em. Duel to Steve, and a 7th Place Finish to Vern.

Jeremy outran Dave Anderson in the next duel, a feat not often attained last night. Duel to Jeremy. Mark sent Steve and his new Revolver to the trailer in the following duel, earning Steve a 6th Place Finish. Lee dueled with Dan next, successfully, sending Dan to the trailer with a 5th Place Finish. In a duel of strong hand only for the 10yd plates, and freestyle on the 25meter plates, Jeremy sent Mark to the trailer with a 4th Place Finish. Folks, we are now dueling for the Top Three Finalist Positions Tonight.

Jeremy Weintraub and Lee Lewis dueled for 6 & 1 Strong-Hand, with Jeremy taking the tape in a close one. Lee finises with a strong 3rd Place Finish. Folks, 37 Guns entered the fray tonight, and now it comes down to the Final Two: Dave Anderson and Jeremy Weintraub. The duel is for All Of’em, Strong Hand Only!!

The shooters are to the line, and they are loaded, holstered with their hands in the surrender position. The Line Marshall calls them to the Ready and we have

TONE!!! Dave & Jeremy Draw, and they mow down the 10yd plates. They switch to the 25 meter plates and watch them tumble in their turns.

Finally, the poppers fall, silence returns to KRRC, and the gallery peers out to the 10yd line to see DAVE ANDERSON’S POPPER TIGHT TO THE FROZEN GROUND. TONIGHT’S TOP GUN IS DAVE ANDERSON. Jeremy Weintraub takes a well respected 2nd Place.

That’s a wrap folks. We’ll do it again next Tuesday evening at 6Pm sharp.

Dress warm, it’s December in Western Washington. Practice a lot, practice properly, remembering all your techniques, and always remember:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT MATTERS,

EVERYONE HAS THAT. IT’S THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT.”

Paul “Bear” Bryant

Hal

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November 26, 2013

48 Guns Entered TOP GUN – LEE LEWIS

2nd Place – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Place – Sarah Fitch

4th Place – Dan Fatt

5th Place – Dave Barker

Good Morning, Plate shooters, and welcome back to the “Morning After” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Match Report. I wish to offer a special “THANK YOU!!!!” to Thor Palm for transcribing the data for this report to me. One fantasizes about having no scheduling conflicts in retirement, and always getting to play uninterrupted. One retires, then wonders how he/she ever found time to work.

48 Guns entered the match tonight. It was quite cold, and the heaters felt great!!! As the evening went on, one could find all the shooters huddled around the heaters when not actually shooting or reloading. I’m told that there were quite a few new plate shooters joining the ranks last night. Welcome to all the newbies. We hope you enjoyed the match and will make it a regular event on your week’s calendar. Ya’all hurry back next Tuesday.

EJ had help on the scoreboard from Jeremy Weintraub, and the services of Aaron Berger, Dan Fatt, Sarah Fitch and Mike Blondin who handled the Line Marshall duties. It was noted last night that Steve Blazina was out for knee surgery, which was successful. We hope to see Steve Back real soon, complete with his new knee. GET WELL QUICKLY STEVE!!!!!

48 Plate Shooters entered the fray last night, and 12 shooters made it into the finals. Among the twelve finalists were Lee Lewis, Jeremy Weintraub, Aaron Berger, Sarah Fitch, Thor Palm, Charis Denton, Dave Barker and our Match Director EJ Corich, and some of the newbies. My transcriber of the match events, Thor Palm, claimed to be real busy shooting and reloading during the finals, so he didn’t get the play by play, except to say that he was able to beat EJ in a duel during the finals, but then lost a weak-hand only duel to Sarah Fitch. Apparently Sarah has been practicing weak-hand shooting a lot lately, and the weak hand duels were the key to her success last night. Well done, Sarah, and everyone be advised that weak- hand skills are just as important as any other shooting skill. One always depends on both hands for shooting when “The Flag Goes Up”!! It’s always possible however, that your primary “Strong Hand” can’t make the appointment, for whatever reason. It might be wounded and out of the action, or it might be shoving a loved-one out of the way of incoming rounds. A wise and seasoned Navy Seal once stated that if one of your hands is weak, “TO PRACTICE SHOOTING WITH IT UNTIL IT’S NOT WEAK ANY LONGER.” One can expect to see Sarah offering weak-hand challenges in the future. Shooters would be well-advised to practice that skill until both your left and right hands are equally adept as “delivering the goods.” WELL DONE, SARAH!!!!

In the end, the TOP FIVE FINALISTS were: Winner and this week’s TOP GUN: Lee Lewis. 2nd Place: Jeremy Weintraub. 3rd Place: Sarah Fitch.

4th Place: Dan Fatt, and 5th Place: Dave Barker. Well done winners, and well done to the entire field for a hotly contested and especially for a SAFE MATCH!

We’ll expect to see everyone back here next week, when we’ll see who’s hot and who’s not. Practice a lot, and remember to spend some of that time on your weak-hand skills. One can accomplish a very great deal through dry-firing, so let there be no excuses in the future. Until next week then, always remember:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT. EVERYONE HAS THAT. WHAT’S IMPORTANT IS THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN!!” Paul “Bear” Bryant

Hal

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November 19, 2013

50 Guns Entered TOP GUN: LEE LEWIS

2ND PLACE: DAVE ANDERSON

3RD PLACE: JEREMY WEINTRAUB

4TH PLACE: HAL HANSEN

5TH PLACE: DAN FAT

6TH PLACE: MIKE SCHIANO

7TH PLACE: DAVE PLUMMER

Good morning Plate Shooters, and welcome back to another “morning after” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club falling plate match report. It was a brisk, cool evening last night with the temps hovering at the 40degree mark, dipping into the upper 30s by the end of the match.

It was fully overcast, but it was dry. We had the heaters on, lots of clothes on, and the action was HOT!! 50 – repeat, 50 guns entered the fray, and no one wanted for more action. Many thanks to the Match Staff for last night’s match. 50 guns are a lot to manage, and they

did it with style. Thanks to our Match Director, EJ Corich for another fine match. EJ spelled Jeremy Weintraub at the microphone during the night. Jeremy had a busy night. He ran the tractor to set up and take down the stage, he was the DJ and Scorekeeper for much of the match, and shot well enough in his spare time to finish 3rd overall in the finals. Thanks to our Line Marshalls, too numerous to list, for running the line safely and efficiently. Put it all together and the night flowed like a finely tuned watch. Well done everyone. A special thank you

goes to the competitors in the match, for being ready to go when it was their turn to shoot. That really speeds up the proceedings.

50 guns entered the fray, and at the end of the preliminary rounds, 7 guns entered the finals, each with 7 or more victories in the preliminary duels. Lee and Jeremy dueled to lead off the finals. Let’s all follow the action. Most of the duels in the finals were for All Of ’em.

In this duel between Lee and Jeremy, all of Lee’s fell before all of Jeremy’s, duel to Lee. Mike Shiano dueled next with Dave Anderson, with Dave arriving at the finish line first. Duel to Dave. Lee and Dave Plummer dueled next, with Lee and his NightHawk cleaning them off first.

duel to Lee. Dan Fatt set Lee’s blitz back a bit in a fast duel, with the duel going to Dan. Dave Anderson and Mike Schiano dueled next with Dave winning. Dan Fatt got back on the winning track in a duel with Dave Plummer, but in the next duel this reporter, Hal Hansen, gave Dan a set-back, duel to Hal. Jeremy and Hal dueled next, with Jeremy winning. Jeremy then put Dan on the trailer in the next duel, again a duel for All Of ’em!! This reporter followed Jeremy to the trailer as the result of a duel with Lee Lewis. Jeremy sent Dave Anderson along to the trailer in the next duel, so after a night of non-stop action, it came down to Lee Lewis, Jeremy Weintraub and Dave Anderson for the win.

Jeremy and Lee led off the final finals, with a win for Lee Lewis. Exit Jeremy with a solid 3rd Place finish. Finally, Lee Lewis and Dave Anderson go to the line to settle it all. The duel is, of course, for All Of’em. Dave and Lee are loaded and ready, their pistols are holstered and their hands are up. The shooters are ready, and we have the BUZZ!!!! The 10yd plates all fall as if synchronized, the 25meter plates follow in their turns, and when the smoke clears, and the thunder ebbs, the poppers are both down, with Lee Lewis’ popper hugging the cold cold sand. Tonight’s TOP GUN VICTORY goes to Lee Lewis, and a well-earned 2nd Place to Dave Anderson. Wow!! What a finish.

That’s a wrap on last night’s match report folks. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday evening, November 26th, 2013 at about 5:45PM. In the meantime, don’t forget your dry-fire practice. Dry-fire practice will teach you about everything you need to know to compete successfully, and it’s free!! See you next week, and in the meantime always remember:

“TROPHIES ARE WON IN TRAINING. THE MATCHES ARE JUST WHERE YOU GO TO PICK THEM UP.”

Jerry Barnhart

Hal

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October 22, 2013

43 Guns Entered TOP GUN: LEE LEWIS

2nd Place: EJ Corich

3rd Place: Charis Denton

4th Place: Hal Hansen

5th Place: Dave Anderson

6th Place: Thor Palm

7th Place: Mark Wuesthof

Good Morning, Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to the “morning after” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Match Report. It was a pretty night for a plate match, with temperatures in the mid-50s, overcast skies, and dry.

The heater was on, everyone dressed for the temperatures, and the competition was hot enough to keep everyone warm.

Our match staff did their usual excellent job. EJ guided the proceedings as Match Director, DJ and stage manager, with the able assistance of about everyone who saw a need and stepped in to plug the holes. Thanks to everyone for your help. Many hands make light work, and everything seemed to work perfectly last night. 43 guns entered the fray, and at the end of the match we had winners and time to practice some before the cutoff.

43 Guns were entered in the match, and the number of wins in the preliminaries to enter the finals was deemed to be 6. At the end of the preliminaries this reporter, Hal Hansen and Dave Anderson had each won 9 duels. EJ Corich and Mark Wuesthof had each won 8, Thor Palm had won 7,

And Charis Denton and Lee Lewis had won the necessary 6 duels. Now, on to the finals. Many thanks to Eric Denton for recording the duels while this reporter strived for fame.

To start off the finals, EJ dueled with Thor, with EJ winning. Thor came back against Mark with a win, and in the following duel Charis showed Mark the door to the trailer with a fast and accurate win. Better stick to your revolver, Mark.

Lee put the first nail in this reporter’s coffin in the following duel. Lee has been out of the action for a good while, but apparently his hiatus from competition didn’t include a lack of practice. Lee was HOT!!! In tonight’s finals.

Lee followed up with a win over Charis, followed by another win over Thor. Exit Thor. Dave and Hal then shot a re-match, with Hal winning this one.

Charis put paid to Dave’s efforts in the next duel, sending Dave to the trailer. Hal followed close behind Dave in a losing effort against Lee, exit Hal.

In the following duel it was starting to get really serious. Lee and EJ dueled, with Lee winning. EJ came back against Charis, sending her to the trailer with all the others. So, in the end it came down to a duel between Lee Lewis and EJ Corich. Lee was shooting his NightHawk, a Southern gun and a Rebel.

EJ fielded his Kimber, a product from the Yankee city of New York. One can visualize in their mind the BLUE and Gray preparing to do battle, lo, so many years ago. The troopers come to the line to the sound of bugles, and the rattle of sabers. They load their cannon and make ready for combat. The duel, of course, will be for All Of’em, the Line Marshall raises his saber, and The Thunder Rolls.

It’s close through the 10yd plates, and as they go to the rear 25meter plates it gets closer. When the 25meter plates all fall the artillery is turned to the poppers, and when the thunder ebbs, Lee Lewis’ popper lies tight to the ground, with EJ’s lying atop. THE SOUTH’S ARTILLERY HAS VANQUISHED THE ARTILLERY FROM THE NORTH. TONIGHT THE SOUTH HAS ONCE AGAIN RISEN IN VICTORY.

EJ Corich finishes in 2nd Place

Charis Denton finished in 3rd.

Hal Hansen finished in 4th

Dave Anderson finished in 5th

Thor Palm finished in 6th

Mark Wuesthof finished in 7th

So, that’s a wrap for last night’s match folks. We’ll do it again next week,

Same time, same station. Practice a lot, practice the right techniques, but most of all practice SAFELY!!! Remember, the life you save may be mine. See you all next week. In the meantime, always remember:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT MATTERS. EVERYONE HAS THAT. IT’S THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT”

Paul “Bear” Bryant

Hal

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October 10, 2013

Guns Entered – 27

Match winners: All the shooters who entered and shot.

Good morning, plate shooters, and welcome to another “morning after” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club plate match report. It was another good night for a plate match, as they all are, with lightly scattered clouds overhead and cool tempertatures in the high 50s and low 60s. Both the heaters were on and roaring, and they were sure welcomed by the shooters. Long sleeves were the rule as well.

Many thanks to our Match Staff, with EJ Corich Directing. EJ drove the tractor for setting up and taking down the stage, and acted as our DJ. In his spare time, he shot his Kimber well enough to win 7 duels.

Steve Blazina aided EJ in stage setup, and most of the field helped take down the stage afterward. Dan Fatt helped with the DJ duties when EJ was shooting.

Sarah Fitch and Steve Blazina were the Chief Line Marshalls, aided by anyone handy who stepped up and did the deed when Sarah and Steve were shooting. The entire field helped run the match by being ready to shoot when their names were called. With all this good help, the match ran smoothly,

Our plate “match” is morphing into a slightly different format, with a slightly different purpose: Education. Instead of determining an actual winner, the match is focusing on the fun of competition and shooting, but for wider ranging purposes. I have been instructed not to go into details yet, but there are new features of our match on the horizon. No news yet, but stay tuned.

A hearty welcome to our event to Jody and Greg Tanori. Jody has been here a time or two before, but she brought husband Greg tonight, and we hope and expect to see them regularly in the future. Welcome to any new shooters to our event.

Referring to the earlier note about our match staff doing R&D on a new feature, as yet unnamed, our shooting cut off at 7:30pm tonight to allow time for some of that “Education” I mentioned briefly. We didn’t have a formal finals, and the fun of duel competition lasted right up to the last moment.

At the end of the formal shooting, the tally for the duels won was as follows:

John Post 12 wins

Steve Blazina – 10 wins

Mike Schiano

Dan Fatt 9 wins

Tom Murren 8 wins

Hal Hansen 7 wins

Mark Wuesthof

EJ Corich

Mathew Seagraves 4 wins

Mike Blondin

Sarah Fitch 3 wins

Tanna Isenhart

Thor Palm

Greg Tanori 2 wins

Jody Tanori Much improvement over the course of the event. Hang in

There Jody, we all had to start somewhere.

OK folks, that’s the way it was last night. Good things are on the horizon, and we hope you all will be at the matches to be a part of it. Until then, remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!

Hal

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September 17, 2013

31 Guns Entered TOP GUN: JEREMY WEINTRAUB

2nd Place – Dan Fatt

3rd Place – Aaron Berger

4th Place – Mark Wuesthof

Good Morning Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to the Morning After

KRRC plate match report. It was a great evening for a plate match, but then, aren’t they all? Temperatures were in the mid-60s, the sky was covered in broken clouds, but it was dry, and destined to stay that way throughout the match.

Thanks as usual to the match staff for putting on another great match. Specifically, with apologies to anyone I missed, thanks to the Match Director EJ Corich, who also was tonight’s scorekeeper and D.J., and driver of the tractor setting up and taking down the stage. Steve Blazina helped EJ in the Stage Mgr. duties. Line Marshalls for tonight’s match were Sarah Fitch, Bob Kettner, Steve Blazina, Jeremy Weintraub, Mike Blondin, and anyone handy who saw a need and stepped in to fill it. Thanks to all for a great match. Thanks go out also to the entire field of shooters for being ready to rock when your names were called. This led to a smooth, fast, and especially a SAFE event. Thanks to one and all.

31 guns entered tonight’s match, and at the end of the preliminaries 6 shooters had the 10 or more duel wins to advance to the finals. They then dueled until the final four emerged for the Grand Finale. The Final Four were Dan Fatt, shooting a Bill Davis Custom PPC Revolver, Jeremy Weintraub shooting a Sig 226 X-5,

Aaron Berger shooting a S&W M&P, and Mark Wuesthof shooting a S&W Model 627 Revolver. Let’s take a look at how the Final Four became but one.

Jeremy Weintraub and Mark Wuesthof led off the Final Four, with a win for Jeremy. This gave Mark a solid 4th place finish for the evening. Jeremy followed up with a win over Aaron Berger leaving Aaron with a respectable 3rd Place finish. This left Dan Fatt and Jeremy to duel for the win, said win to be decided in the last two duels of the evening. Jeremy had two numbers remaining, while Dan had but one.

In the first duel, for All Of’em, Dan Fatt’s PPC Revolver did the talking. It was close, but Dan got there first. This left both Dan and Jeremy with one chance each, and they are both loaded and ready at the line. Again, the duel is for All Of’em. The Line Marshall calls them to the ready, their hands are up, and we Have TONE!!! They are pretty even through the 10 yd plates. On the 25yd plates, again both side’s plates fall rapidly. As both shooters go for the poppers however, Jeremy’s popper drops hard to the sand, followed by Dan’s, and Jeremy Weintraub is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR!! Dan Fatt is 2nd, Aaron Berger is 3rd and Mark Wuesthof finishes 4th. Congratulations to the finalists, and congratulations to the entire field for another fast, challenging, and especially for another SAFEevent.

That’s it for last night’s match folks. Jeremy Weintraub has now made it two in a row, and has thrown down the gauntlet to everyone to catch him in the future.

Everyone practice hard and let’s challenge Jeremy mightily in the future. How to do this? Remember the mantra:

“Amateurs practice till they get it right. Professionals practice till they can’t get it wrong. “

Hal

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May 14, 2013

37 Guns Entered

Finishing Order:

The Clock

Then:

Lee Lewis

Thor Palm

Mathew Seagraves

EJ Corich

Steve Blazina

Mike Shadow

Charis Denton

Tom Murran

Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to the “morning after” Falling Plate Match Report from Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club. It was a fair weather evening yesterday, with a layer of broken clouds, and cool shirtsleeve weather with temperatures huddling in the low to mid 60s.

As always, many thanks to our Match Staff for presenting another fine match.

EJ Corich did his usual fine job(s) as Match Director, Stage Manager, with help from Steve Blazina, and as Scorekeeper and DJ, with help from Eric Denton.

Our Line Marshalls for the evening were Rob and Rebecca Potter, with help from Steve Blazina. A special thank you to Sarah Fitch for transcribing the duels

While this reporter was busy fumbling with his Glock in a desperate and probably vain attempt to make it look like he had actually shot one before.

All in all, the match went smoothly, SAFELY, and even with the large field of 37 Guns, we almost finished the match before the time ran out and the clock had to be declared the winner. Close. Oh, so close.

The match consisted of 3 rounds of shooting and of course the Sudden Death

Finale. The first two rounds were shot with any challenges extant. The third round, and the Final, were shot with the default challenge being 3 & 1, with one magazine. We pick up the action as Charis Denton put this reporter out of his misery, and sent him to the trailer. Charis, next week please pick on someone your own size.

Thor Palm was next on the line in a duel with Tom Mullen, a duel won by Thor.

Steve Blazina got by Lee Lewis in the following duel and Mike Shadow followed in a victory over EJ Corich. Rob Potter followed with a win over Lee, and Mathew Seagraves followed that duel with one of his own, resulting in a win over Tom. EJ took a fast duel from Steve, followed by Thor winning a duel against Charis Denton. Lee once again got by Rob, and EJ took a duel from Thor.

Mike followed with a victory in a duel with Tom, and Steve took a duel from Charis, sending her to the trailer with all the others. EJ next dispatched Mathew, Thor dispatched EJ, and Lee ended the evening’s festivities with a win over Mike. The clock triumphantly crossed the finish line first, muting the range of all the noise except for people putting their toys away and heading home.

At this point I would like to thank Charis Denton for filling in for this reporter while he was away from his desk the last couple of weeks. This reporter is back,

But Charis has agreed to fill in when I’m gone in the future. Thank you Charis.

Your match reports were just as good as your shooting. I expect to hear: “Oh, were you gone?” from some of our faithful readership as I once again set to my editorial tasks.

OK folks, that’s a wrap for this week. We’ll see you all here next Tuesday evening when we’ll play the game again. Until then, remember the mantra:

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT PICTURE AND TRIGGER CONTROL. ALL THE REST OF IT IS JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU.”

Hal

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April 30, 2013

39 Guns Entered

1st Loren DeShon

2nd Steve Blazina

3rd EJ Corich

4th Dan Fatt

5th Thor Palm

6th Mark Wuesthoff

We had 39 guns competing tonight representing 20 shooters. We played two rounds, each round ending with winners competing against winners to get their name on the board for extra chances in the finals. We played all the rounds and final with a two magazine limit, six rounds in each magazine, and any challenge the two competitors agreed on.

We had last week’s newcomers return this week and welcomed, again, Aaron Berger and Sarah Fitch! We also welcomed Michael Ball to the evening’s match, who was here for the first time, and Loren DeShon, who we last saw taking first place at the November 20th match. We enjoyed shooting with you all tonight.

Thank you, as usual, to all the match staff who make this evening’s night of fun and skill possible: EJ Corich, Rob Potter, Mark Wuesthoff, Steve Blazina, Hal Hansen, and anyone else I failed to mention. Thank you to Thor Palm for stealing by brass, but who let me shoot his Glock 22, so according to him “are even.”

Early on in the night, it was apparent that, despite his months of leave from the Falling Plate, Loren DeShon was certainly not off his game. It was also apparent that he was up for any challenge when he accepted the gauntlet that EJ Corich threw down. The challenge was shooting the front rack in the order of the 1, 3, 5, 2, 4, 6 plates then the outside back plates, the middle back plate and the popper. EJ, unfortunately, had some trouble and Loren completed the task presented to him with (good-natured) snickers from the onlookers that EJ was “beat at his own game.”

Matthew Seagraves was paired with Shawn O’Neill. Shawn was shooting his revolver and got three down before he had to reload, Matthew shot down four before his mag change and used his second mag to finish up the front plates and the back rack. Shawn shot better after his reload and hit down the rest of the front plates and back plates without a miss. He went for the popper for victory, but only ended with a “click”. Victory goes to Matthew Seagraves.

It was couples night tonight when Eric and Charis Denton were paired together early in the evening followed later on by Sarah Fitch and Aaron Berger in the finals shooting 6 & 1. Aaron, decided to try his hand at strong hand only and got three down in his first six shots. Sarah shot down four, reloaded and finished off the popper for a win. Aaron unloaded the rest of his second mag and got the remaining front plates down.

EJ was set against Loren, again, and EJ challenged him for the same game as before. EJ was up to the task this time when he quickly put down the front and back plates in their proper order and finished off with the popper. Nice comeback!

Steve Blazina got the popper down a split second before Jeremy Weintraub, winning their match up.

Our newcomer, Michael Ball, won his match up against veteran shooter, Hal Hansen in a game of 6 & 1.

Dave Anderson and Sarah Fitch went head-to-head for 6/1 & 1 with a very enthusiastic Sarah prevailing. Congratulations on the win, Sarah!

Our best revolver shooters, Mark Wuesthoff and Dan Fatt went mano a mano, and both shooting down five front plates before reloading. Dan pulled ahead when he quickly put down the back plates and popper before Mark.

A match up of Charis Denton and Dave “Verne” Barker ended well for Dave when Charis shot 6 & 1 with one plate still left standing for Verne… but remembering as she pulled the trigger on the popper that they agreed to shoot 6/1 &1. Dave left with a win and Charis left kicking herself.

The trailer got pretty full toward the end of the night with Sarah Fitch getting sent there with 9th place by EJ, Charis Denton got sent right after by Dan after she choked and missed the popper in her favorite game of 6 & 1. Michael Ball joined the ladies next when Steve Blazina blazed through his plates. Mark Wuesthoff joined the wagon after Loren had another well placed shot win yet another match. Thor used his last name in a duel against EJ. Dan followed when he went against Steve B.

Three men remained in the game. Loren went against EJ. EJ lost the fight, but went to the trailer with only one plate left standing. Loren was next up agianst Steve, and there was no defeating Loren, tonight. Steve with one name left went up against Loren one more time, this time with Rob setting the game as any plate on the back rack, the far outside plate on the front rack and the popper. Loren got there first and was tonight’s TOP GUN.

Approximate Placements

I didn’t write down all the match ups, so I’m not sure where Matthew Seagraves, Dave “Verne” Barker, and Eric Denton placed…. sorry!

Loren DeShon

Steve Blazina

EJ Corich

Dan Fatt

Thor Palm

Mark Wuesthoff

Micheal Ball

Charis Denton

Sarah Fitch

Hal Hansen

Aaron Fitch

Shawn O’Neill

Tom Mansfield

Dave Anderson

Mike Blondin

Jeremy Weintraub

Charis Denton
“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government – lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.” ~ Patrick Henry

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April 23, 2013

We had 21 shooters last night, shooting 37 Guns.

1st Lee Lewis

2nd EJ Corich

3rd Dan Fatt

4th Aaron Berger

The night was the warmest it’s been all year, but we still had a few taking advantage of the warm heaters. We played 2 rounds and the final round. All the rounds were for any combination of 6 front plates, 3 back plates and the popper. The paired shooters mixed it up throughout the night and weak-hand shooting was popular among many of the more seasoned shooters.

We welcomed first-timers Aaron Berger, Sarah Fitch, and William. It was also a pleasure having Sam Delaney shooting with us tonight and the audience of spectators we had with us. We hope that you all had a great time! Shout-out to Matthew Seagraves who shot his new 1911!

Thank you to all those that helped out! We couldn’t have all this fun event every week without your efforts. Thank you to EJ Corich for setting up and taking down and repairing plates; Rebecca Potter for running the board; Rob Potter and Steve Blazina for running the line. Thank you to Alayjaih and all the others who helped clean up and to anyone else who helped the night run smoothly.

Finals

Finals started around 7:15 PM. Even with a lot of guns tonight we decided to let anything go, even with the risk of running out of time. Toward the end of the finals we went to shooting the popper only.

Early in the finals, Sarah Fitch was matched against our scorekeeper, Rebecca Potter. First-timer, Sarah, decided to brave the game of “all of ‘em” against the veteran shooter. After Rebecca ran out of ammo on the back three with all the stubborn plates left standing, Sarah finished up her ammo, hitting one of the back plates and winning the match. Good shooting, tonight, Sarah!

A little later, Verne and Sam Delaney were pitted against each other. Sam was the first to get one of the back plates, but Verne pulled ahead when Sam was having trouble with his slide. Verne finished with more back plates down, making Sam the sixth shooter to be booted to the trailer.

Verne came back later in the finals to shoot against Sarah Fitch. Sarah was accurate and consistent on the front six, with only one miss. She again braved a bout of “all of ‘em” from the low-ready start and made a graceful exit from the competition after her shots were a little high on the attempted back plates, and placing 13th overall.

Jared Dicksen and EJ Corich had a fast shoot-out for “all of ‘em” that sent Jared out in a blaze of glory with only one plate left standing.

With twelve minutes left, there were two names each on the board for Dan, EJ, and Lee and one for Aaron.

Tom and Eric Denton dueled for “3/3 &1.” Tom made short work of the back three while Eric ran the front plates. Tom finished up the front three plates and ousted Eric to the trailer with an acceptable 10th place for this relatively new shooter.

Dave and Aaron Berger were up next, Aaron couldn’t get the back plates to go down, but Dave managed to pick off one back plate and win the match.

Thor Palm and EJ Corich both went for “all of ‘em’” using strong hand only. They both got the front six down with ease, but when it came to the back plates, Thor took his second magazine to get two of the plates down; EJ missed his first three shots, but then used his final three shots to get the plates down and win the match, putting Thor on the trailer. Good shooting to both of you!

Rob Potter and Dan Fatt duked it out in a battle of “all of ‘em” with their weak hands—Rob using weak hand only against Dan Fatt shooting his revolver left-handed. Dan got all his plates down sending an unusually happy Rob to the trailer. It was surprising that Rob did as well as he did, since he was shooting weak hand only all night and rubbing a hole in his off-hand. Rob Potter ended with a well-earned 8th place and the confirmation that he is a really good shooter!

Verne came out ahead of EJ, who had been shooting left-handed.

Lee and Dan had a fast duel of “6 & 1” with pistols from the draw that ended with Lee just a half second ahead of Dan.

Dave Anderson was still in the game until he went up against EJ who shot strong hand only. Dave hopped on the trailer with a respectable 7th place.

Tom and first-timer Aaron were up with only 6 minutes remaining on the clock. Both had three plates left standing when they went to reload, but the match ended with Aaron getting to the popper first. Running out of time! The remaining six shooters decided to draw on the popper only (and a few with 2&1). Lee and Dan faced off with the change-up first, with Lee getting the popper down before Dan. Lee was up again, this time for poppers only from the low-ready with Verne. It took five shots to get down the two poppers and ended with Lee emerging as victor and Verne being honored with 5th place. EJ and Dan drew on the popper with one of the closest matches of the night, with Dan just barely sneaking his popper under EJ’s. EJ was up again against our newcomer, Aaron, who was just a half second behind EJ, ending his night, but earning 4th place! Lee was up next against Dan with his eighth victory in the finals. Lee was relentless with his competitors, this time competing against EJ. EJ missed the mark in their quick draw to the popper and Lee emerged the winner of tonight’s match with two names left. Second place to EJ Corich. Third place to Dan Fatt. Fourth place to Aaron Berger. Fifth to Verne and Sixth to Tom. (Although, according to Matthew Seagraves, who slipped some content into my match report notes… Tom Hanks was the one who placed sixth. We are in no short supply of “characters” that make the evening fun… Congratulations to you all! Great shooting and way to mix-it-up tonight! Until next Tuesday for another fun, safe match.

We had a newcomer, Timothy Kenny, return for a second week with us. Welcome!

We had a few conserving ammo tonight with Matthew Seagraves and Charis Denton only shooting one gun 🙁 and Lee and Rob preferring 6 & 1 tonight.

We had one spectator there to watch the action. Hopefully we’ll see Eric Denton off the bench and shooting next week – if his wife will let him use her ammo!

This was the night of strong hand, with several practicing strong hand only with 6 & 1

Weather

It was sunny, blue sky with a few clouds low on the horizon. Cool enough still for a sweater or light coat, but a few wore T-shirts and one, of Norwegian descent, braved the cool temperature with shorts.

Even though the sun was out and it was warmer than normal, the heaters remained on, and were great for warming the hands.

Set-Up

EJ Corich set up and took down plate racks

Rebecca ran the board, Dan Fatt helped with the “DJ-ing” toward the end of the match

Rob Potter ran the line with the help of Steve Blazina and Mark Wuesthoff

Finals

Starting at 7:15 PM, we thought we would have enough time and so we did not limit play.

And… There was still some sun as we entered the finals! A few complained that they couldn’t blame low lighting for their poor shooting since it was light out the whole time.

In two of the rounds, we had a plate fall on it’s own giving a “freebie” to the lucky shooter, and also had to perform one plate repair.Final Shooters – last 12

Jeremy v. Mark Wuesthoff – Mark and Jeremy switched guns. Mark shot Jeremy’s Wilson Combat. Both started in the low ready and even though Jeremy blazed through the first 6 plates, he couldn’t seem to hit the popper. Mark got the popper and put Jeremy on the trailer with 8th place along with those who went on before – Rebecca, Steve B., Matthew, Kenny, Mike B., Tom, Don P., and Charis. (Win for Mark.)

EJ Corich and Dan Fatt up next. Dan had 1 front plate left on the reload, but EJ shot well, getting the back three and the popper before him. (Win for EJ)

Thor and Lee – Lee started out with three misses while Thor knocked his down, Lee started to catch up… But couldn’t quite make up for the misses – Thor hit the popper when Lee had one left standing. (Win for Thor.)

8 minutes left!

Mark vs. Dan for a battle of “all of ’em”. They both got the front 6 plates down with no misses. Both went to reload, Dan had a little trouble with his reload and Mark finished the back three and hit the popper, putting Dan on the trailer with 7th place. (Win for Mark).

Mark W vs. EJ. For “all of ’em” except neither shot all of them. EJ had only the popper left standing and Mark had one back plate left standing. (Win for EJ)

Mark W up again, this time against Thor for a battle of 6&1. Neither had any misses on the front 6. They both hit their last back plate at the same time, but Mark got to the popper first. (Win for Mark.)

Matched together again, Lee and Rob chose to shoot the same setup of 6 &1 strong hand only. This time Rob dominated with Lee left with 4 plates.

Back-to-back match up of Lee and Rob but this time ending with Lee dominating the match. Rob shot his wife’s gun, and starting at the low-ready, something we didn’t see a lot of tonight (the low-ready start).

1 minute left. Thor and EJ were the shooters. Chose to shoot 6 & 1. Thor wasn’t far behind as he hit his last plate as EJ was putting down the popper. Win for EJ.

Out of time. No names left on the board, but 5 shooters still left in the game. We had Rob Potter and EJ Corich with two names left each, tieing for 1st place. And Thor Palm, Mark Wuesthoff, and Lee all with one name each for a three- way tie of 3rd place. It was still light out when we ended! and with only a few seconds left on the clock.

Charis Denton

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April 2, 2013

35 Entries TOP GUN: ROB POTTER

2ND PLACE: DAN FATT

3RD PLACE: MARK WUESTHOF

4TH PLACE: JEREMY WEINTRAUB

5TH PLACE: STEVE BLAZINA

6TH PLACE: THOR PALM

Good morning Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to the Morning After KRRC plate match report. 35 guns entered the fray last night, and the weather cooperated fully with another fine match. We saw temperatures in the high 50s, overcast but dry skies, but it was still cool enough to warrant both heaters roaring, albeit sometimes one at a time.

We had a big field of shooters last night, and many thanks go out to our Match Staff for coordinating all the factors that are necessary to present a successful match. Our regular Match Director EJ Corich was

Absent last night, and in his place Rob and Rebecca Potter once again assumed the helm and Directed the match. Rob & Rebecca, being Match Directors once again will just about double your pay. In addition to the Match Director duties, Rebecca ran the scoreboard and played DJ, and Rob ran the line with help from Steve Blazina and Mark Wuesthof. The Stage Manager duties were ably carried out by Steve Blazina and Dave Anderson. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Match Staff, thank you once again for another fine match. It was a large field, and the entire match finished with 2 minutes to spare. Well done!!!!

Even with the large field, we enjoyed three rounds of shooting with the Sudden Death Final. The first two rounds were formatted for any challenge extant, with two magazines of 6 rounds each. Round three was formatted for

A default challenge of 4 & 1with one magazine of six rounds, in any combination thereof. For the majority of the Finals, the default challenge remained 4 & 1 with one mag, and then towards the end of the Finals the challenge by necessity became a draw to the popper. The clock made a valiant effort, but when the Fat Lady sang, she still had almost two full minutes to complete her song. Once again, Well Done Match Staff, and well done to the field of shooters for being ready to step up and shoot when called.

35 shooters, through attrition and intense competition, became but 6 toward the end of the finals. At this point in the match the default challenge was simply a draw to the popper. We join the competition with Thor Palm and his S&W M&P falling to Jeremy Weintraub’s Wilson Combat 1911. Thor will now join the others on the trailer of despair. Mark Wuesthof, shooting his SW 627 Revolver outran Steve Blazina, leaving Steve with only 1 number.

Rob Potter put the finishing touches on Steve’s evening in a fast duel. Rob’s NightHawk 1911 was really ON IT’S GAME this evening. Sorry Steve, I didn’t get what you were shooting last night, but whatever it was, it had it’s hands full trying to outrun Rob’s NightHawk. Steve joins the others on the trailer. Dan Fatt came up next against Rob, and in one of Rob’s few defeats last night, Dan’s Bill Davis PPC Revolver crossed the line first. Dan still had one number left, and Rob still had 5 numbers. I meant it when I said Rob’s NightHawk was ON last night.

Dan came up back to back, this time against Jeremy, and Jeremy’s 1911 fell to Dan’s PPC revolver. Good night Jeremy. Mark drew Rob in the next duel, an unfortunate draw. Rob’s NightHawk spoke loudly and quickly, and consigned Mark to the trailer, but with a solid third place finish. This left Dan and Rob to duel for the win, Dan having but 1 number to Rob’s 5 numbers remaining. Dan reduced Rob’s numbers to 4 in a draw to the popper that surprised even Dan. Rob & Dan were back immediately once again, and this time Rob just wouldn’t take no for an answer. Rob’s NightHawk was centered, and focused, and in a draw reminiscent of High Noon duels in Tombstone, or Dodge City, Rob’s popper fell so fast that even Wyatt Earp would be proud. Rob Potter is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR, Dan Fatt finishes 2nd and Mark Wuesthof finishes 3rd.

That’s a wrap for this evening’s match folks. We’ll see you all right here next Tuesday evening when we’ll see who is shooting what, and how well, once again. The shooting supplies aren’t loosening up much yet,

So dry fire is indicated. If you practice your dry-firing techniques properly, you will be situated well for next week’s match. Remember the mantra, and practice it regularly….

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT MATTERS, EVERYONE HAS THAT. WHAT’S IMPORTANT IS THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN”

Paul (Bear) Bryant

Hal

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March 26, 2013

37 Guns Entered TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

Good day, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and another Falling Plate Match Report. Spring is in the air, and it was sufficiently warm and cozy in the range building last night that the heaters remained off, as did most of the shooter’s heavier jackets. 37 Guns came out to enjoy the ambience, and as usual our Match Staff did a great job. EJ Corich helped Steve Blazina set up the stage, and helped Rebecca Potter with the score-keeping and DJ duties; all part of the Match Director duties EJ handles so well. As if that wasn’t enough, EJ also helped Rob Potter and Steve Blazina run the firing line during the match.

Just a note to my long-suffering readers: This reporter wasn’t able to attend the match last night, and a special thank you to **** ******* for relaying the info to me so I could write this report. One hitch however: **** thought someone else was going to send me the data, I thought **** was, and so of course, initially no one did. Apologies for any inaccurate or incomplete information. **** sent me what he remembered. Hope it’s right.

A special welcome to some new plate shooters. Before the Match, John Davidson took four military members into an action bay and did an introductory briefing for our plate match. One of the four has shot the matches before, and just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. He is an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Demolition) technician. Given that he is still alive and has all his arms and fingers, he must be pretty good at it. Certainly he was good enough to finish in 2nd Place in last night’s match. To the new guys, Welcome back!! Thank you to John Davidson for giving the safety and introductory briefing to our new shooters.

Last night’s match consisted of 3 rounds and a Sudden Death final. The first two round’s format was for any challenge, to be completed with two mags of six rounds each. The third round was shot with only one mag of six rounds and the default challenge was some combination of 4 & 1. Initially, the challenge remained the same for the finals. With the large field and the clock steadily ticking away, toward the end of the Finals, the default challenge became just a draw to the popper. Thanks to the efficiency of our Line Marshalls and Scorekeepers, the match drew to a conclusion with a full minute to spare. Well done match staff, and well done to all the shooters for being ready to shoot on time.

37 guns entered the match, and that number was reduced through attrition to only three by the end of the finals. First Place, and our TOP GUN winner was Rob Potter shooting: are you ready for this? A Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm!! Now, that’s a change. There is a discrepancy in the 2nd and 3rd Place finishers, so we’ll leave it with the Top Gun winner, Rob Potter. We’ll do it again next Tuesday folks. Hope to see you then. Don’t forget your dry fire practice. It’s educational and it’s free. Remember the mantra:

“AMATUERS PRACTICE TILL THEY GET IT RIGHT. PROFESSIONALS PRACTICE UNTIL THEY CAN’T GET IT WRONG!!!”

Hal

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March 19, 2013

28 Guns Entered – TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

2ND PLACE – EJ CORICH

3RD PLACE – MARK WUESTHOF

4TH PLACE – DAN FATT

5TH PLACE – REBECCA POTTER

6TH PLACE – THOR PALM

THIS REPORTER – 1st to the trailer, turned on the lights and put on the coffee

Good morning, ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the “Morning After” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Match Report for March 19, 2013. It may be the first day of spring, but the evening started off with a light rain that just got heavier as the evening went on. The temperature hovered in the middle 50s, and all 28 Guns were warm and dry in the range building with the propane heaters Roaring!!

Thanks to our Match Staff for another great match. Specifically, thanks to our Match Director, EJ Corich for directing another fine match. Thanks to Rebecca Potter for running the Board and being our DJ for the evening. Thanks to Rob Potter and Steve Blazina for running the line in an efficient and safe manner, and thanks to our Stage Managers Steve Blazina and EJ Corich for having the stage set up on time. The stage managers are an often unrecognized lot, getting to the club early, and leaving late. Without them there would be no match. EJ, Steve, and Jon Iverson, we appreciate your work. Missed you last night, Jon.

28 Guns entered the match last night, and due to the efficiency of everyone we were able to get in 3 rounds of shooting, plus the Sudden Death Final. Rounds 1 & 2 were open to any challenges extant, with Two magazines of 6 rounds each. Round 3 was by default Any challenge using 4 & 1, with one mag of 6. The Sudden Death Final was once again open to all challenges.

In the finals, 28 Guns dwindled to but 6. The Final Finalists were: Rob Potter and his NightHawk 1911, EJ Corich with his Kimber 1911, Mark Wuesthof with his Smith & Wesson Revolver, Dan Fatt with his PPC Revolver,

Rebecca Potter with her NightHawk 1911, and Thor Palm with his SW M&P.

We’ll pick up the duels with Mark showing Charris and her Taurus the door. The comment was made by this reporter that it would be worth the price of admission to watch a crook try to get into Charris’ house, thinking that she was just a helpless female, and easy pickings. Eric, her husband, immediately responded that “If I hear someone trying to break into our house, I immediately wake up Charris.” Now, that would be worth the price of admission. Mark got by Charris on this duel however, she left for the trailer along with all the other “has beens”. In the next duel, Rebecca took a fast duel from Dan, a trend continued by Reba’s husband Rob in the next duel. That ended Dan’s bid for Stardom, and he left for the trailer, to get a cup of this reporter’s coffee. EJ dueled with Thor next, and showed him the door, leaving Thor with a 6th Place Finish. Given that Thor put this reporter on the trailer, I had expected Thor to win it all. Oh well. EJ and Rob dueled next, with the Yankee Kimber outrunning the Rebel NightHawk in this duel. Mark showed Rebecca the door in the next duel, followed by EJ ending Dan’s challenge.

This left but 3: Rob with a whole board full of numbers, EJ with 2 and Mark with 1. Rob dueled with EJ, leaving EJ with just 1 number remaining. Rob cut the field further with a win over Mark, showing him the door.

This left Rob with a board full of numbers and EJ with one. Sorry EJ, not tonight. In the final duel of the evening, Rob’s Arkansas NightHawk outran EJ’s New York City Kimber in a duel for All OF’em, and Rob Potter is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR!!

We’ll see you all right here next week. Just a thought for those of you experiencing ammunition and reloading component shortages, DryFire Dryfire Dryfire. One can practice everything one need’s to practice by dry fire practice, AND IT’S FREE!! And in that vein, a final thought for this week:

“IT’S NOT THE WILL TO WIN THAT’S IMPORTANT. EVERYONE HAS THAT. WHAT’S IMPORTANT IS THE WILL TO PREPARE TO WIN.”

-Paul (Bear) Bryant

Hal

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March 12, 2013

38 Guns Entered TOP GUN – DAN FATT2nd Place – Jeremy Weintraub3rd Place – Mark WuesthofGood Morning Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club’s first falling plate match after the resumption of DayLight Savings Time. The match started in daylight, with temperatures in the mid to lower 50s. Overcast skies and breezy conditions dominated the outside skies, but it was warm and dry in the range building. America’s premier weather-forecasting GroundHog, Pauxatawney Phil, claims we are going to have an early spring, so let’s get at it.

38 Guns entered the match last night, and the large field required the match to be held to two qualifying rounds prior to the Sudden Death Finale. We wish to thank the match staff for another great match. Thanks to our Match Director, Head Scorekeeper and DJ – EJ Corich. Thanks to our Line Marshalls Steve Blazina and Mark Wuesthof, and a heartfelt thank you to our Stage Managers Jon Iverson, EJ Corich and Steve Blazina. Gentlemen,

The match ran like clockwork. Speaking of the clock, we were able to get in an evening’s shooting with almost an entire minute left at the end of the Sudden Death Finale. It was a photo finish, but the clock lost this one.

38 Guns became but 6 after attrition put the rest of the field on the retirement trailer for the evening. Remaining in the fight were Charris Denton with her Taurus, Jeremy Weintraub with his Wilson Combat 1911, Mark Wuesthof with his SW .357 Revolver, Bronson Fatt with his STI .40SW, Dan Fatt with his SW 686 .357Magnum Revolver, and Lee Lewis with his NightHawk 1911. For the qualification rounds, any challenge, with two magazines

Of six rounds was the format. For the finals, the clock coming up fast on the rail, the challenge was 4 & 1 in any order.

Jeremy, shooting a Wilson Combat 1911, and coming off a win over EJ and his Kimber, followed up with a win over Lee and his NightHawk 1911, putting him on the trailer with the rest of the field. Dan then came up against Charris and showed her the door. Dan stayed on the firing line and shot a duel against his son Bronson, and barely prevailed by a single plate. Son Bronson is seriously challenging the entire field these days. I guess what they say is true about the seed not falling far from the tree. Don’t look back Dan, Bronson is right there.

Mark and Jeremy dueled next, with Mark winning this one. Jeremy came right back by taking a duel from Dan, and then Dan stayed on the line and took a duel from Mark. Relax Mark, you still have one number left.

Jeremy came up then against Dan, and won that one, but Dan stayed on the firing line for a duel against Mark for 1, 1, and 1. Dan’s victory in that duel took Mark’s one remaining number, gift wrapped it, and Mark carried it with him on his way to the trailer. Look at the bright side Mark; you got a solid third place finish, and that’s better than 35 other combatants. This left Dan Fatt and Jeremy Weintraub, both with two numbers remaining, to duel for the night’s win. Dan’s SW 686 .357Magnum Revolver was unstoppable by now, and in two straight duels put Jeremy on the trailer with an enviable 2nd Place Finish.

Dan Fatt is tonight’s TOP GUN, with Jeremy Weintraub in 2nd Place and Mark Wuesthof in Third. I feel like I need a shower just from recounting all the action.

That’s a wrap for this match folks, and I must say that along with Pauxatawny Phil, it’s good to be out of hibernation and back at my desk reporting all the action. We’ll do it again next week, so you know what you must do in the meantime. Welcome back to the Springtime, and it’s going to be a good season of shooting at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club. Practice a lot, and practice properly. Remember that practice doesn’t make perfect,

Practice only make permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect!! And speaking of practice, always remember how the pros do it:

“AMATUERS PRACTICE UNTIL THEY GET IT RIGHT. PROFESSIONALS PRACTICE UNTIL THEY CAN’T GET IT WRONG!!”

Hal

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February 12, 2013

37 Guns Entered TOP GUN: THE CLOCKGood evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to another Falling Plate Matchunder the winter skies of Western Washington. It was cloudy, threatening rain, and the temperature was in the mid forties. I’ll bet the heaters felt good tonight.Many thanks to the match staff of this event, in the persons of our Match Director EJ Corich, our Chief Line Marshall tonight – Steve Blazina, andStage Managers John Iverson and EJ Corich. A special thanks to my pro-tem reporter Thor Palm for getting me this information in a timely manner and making it possible for me to write this match report. I’ll write it like he recorded it, and here goes.At 8PM there were 8 guns still competing for the honors. EJ, with his Kimber& Lee Lewis with his NightHawk were hot, with a couple numbers each remaining. Dan Fatt, shooting a Smith & Wesson 686had some numbers left, as did Jeremy Weintraub and his Sig 226 X-5. Thor Palm, Shooting his Glock 17 had a number, as did Dave Barker, shooting his Colt Delta Elite in .40SW. Ben Dover, shooting a Glock 22, and John Iverson shooting a Ruger SR 1911 in .45ACP had a number each. Then the time was 7:59 and 30 seconds, and Line Marshall Steve Blazina called “TIME!!!!” and the clock had won another one.

We’ll see you all next Tuesday evening, and we’ll give the clock a run for it’s money. Everyone show up a touch early, say about 5:30PM, get signed in promptly, and if we can start the competition a few minutes early, say about 5:45pm, maybe we can outrun and outgun the clock and have a real live Top Gun. Until then, practice a lot and practice properly.

Remember the standards of excellence:

“AMATUERS PRACTICE TILL THEY GET IT RIGHT. PROFESSIONALS PRACTICE UNTIL THEY CAN’T GET IT WRONG!!”

Hal

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February 5, 2013

1. E. J. Corich

2. Lee Lewis

3. Mark Wuesthof
We did 3 rounds with 29 guns and the finals.

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January 22, 2013

28 Guns Entered TOP GUN: EJ CORICH

2nd Place – Dan Fatt

3rd Place – Jeremy Weintraub

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another “morning after” Falling Plate Match Report. It was a cold evening, with temps hanging at

36 degrees. We sure were happy to have both propane heaters roaring tonight. Thank you Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for Propane.

28 Guns bundled up and came out to shoot tonight. The temperature may have been cold but the shooting was certainly warm enough. EJ Corich, John Iverson and Steve Blazina had the stage set up and ready on time, and under EJs Directorship, Scoring and DJ duties, the match came off smoothly, on time and most importantly, SAFELY!! Steve Blazina and John Iverson ran the line tonight, and a better pair for the job would be hard to find. Not one hitch or delay all evening, except one plate on one 10yd rack that dropped behind cover even at the suggestion of gunfire. The Line Marshalls quickly got that fixed and away we went.

After EJ sent this reporter to the showers tonight, the 28 Gun entry became but 5.

Now it was between Jeremy Weintraub, EJ Corich, Dan Fatt, John Iverson, and

Thor Palm. Jeremy and EJ shot to a tie, with 1ea 25yd plate and the poppers still standing.

In the shoot off for the remaining plates and the popper, EJ and his Kimber 1911 outran Jeremy and his CZ. EJ followed up his successes with a duel for All Of’em with Dan Fatt, and crossed the line first that time as well. By now, all the duels were for All Of’em, so I won’t belabor the challenge with repetition. Jeremy and John Iverson dueled next, with Jeremy getting there first, and then Dan came back against Thor, and put him on the trailer with all the others. We were now down to but 3 Guns: Jeremy Weintraub, EJ Corich and Dan Fatt.

Jeremy was shooting his CZ, EJ was shooting his Kimber 1911, and Dan Fatt was shooting his Bill Davis PPC Revolver. Well….let’s see where this goes.

Jeremy and EJ dueled with EJ getting them all down first, then Dan came back and outran Jeremy, leaving him with just one number. Dan was by now running on his good looks, with no more numbers on the board, but his one remaining number hadn’t yet been beaten, and he stayed alive in a duel overcoming EJ, who still had two numbers. Well, now EJ had but one number. Dan finally put Jeremy on the trailer with a solid 3rd Place.

Dan and EJ then dueled for the win, again in a duel for All Of’em, and this time, on this cold January Night, EJ CORICH knocked them all down first and is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR. 2ND PLACE TO DAN FATT AND THIRD PLACE TO JEREMY WEINTRAUB.

In closing, we were happy to see Jeremy’s wife Tawnya back with us, even if only as a spectator. As you’ll remember, Tawnya injured her arm some time back, and contrary to this reporter’s match report data at the time, the injury was

NOT, repeat NOT caused by her jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. Imagine her surprise when she read that report. Welcome back Tawnya, and we hope to see you shooting again very very soon.

That’s a wrap for tonight (actually this morning) folks. We’ll see you right back here next Tuesday evening and see who’s hot and who’s not at that time. In the meantime, read and follow the advice from a National Champion Shooter from times past: She says: “AMATUERS PRACTICE TILL THEY GET IT RIGHT.

PROFESSIONALS PRACTICE UNTIL THEY CAN’T GET IT WRONG.”

Hal

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January 8, 2013

28 Entries TOP GUN: LEE LEWIS

2ND PLACE: CHARRIS DENTON

3RD PLACE: THOR PALM

Plate Match Competitors & Fans;

Welcome to 2013 Folks. It’s a brand new year, and good riddance to 2012. From all of our Match Staff and Hosts at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, may we join in wishing you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Some things never change. It’s still January in Western Washington, replete with cool temperatures and rain. The Weather Bureau had the rain last night scheduled to stop by 4PM. I guess Mother Nature just didn’t pay attention at rehearsal. Well, our Range Building was dry and warm, the more so because of the two roaring heaters, and the range building was well lighted. As veterans of Western Washington we know that at this time of year we wear a few extra clothes. Life if good.

28 Guns entered the fray tonight, and were treated to 4 rounds of shooting. This reporter even emerged from hibernation and shot the match, though the fact of his winter’s inactivity was all too obvious, especially to himself. Many thanks to the Match Staff of tonight’s match. Specifically, thanks and a mighty “Job Well Done” to our Match Director EJ Corich. Teaming up with John Iverson, EJ also was our Co-Stage Manager tonight. EJ & John, thank you. Dan Fatt and Mike Blondin took care of the Line Marshall duties tonight, and did the job well. The match progressed quickly and efficiently enough to allow us 4 rounds of shooting, and the most important consideration was successfully addressed: The Match Was Run SAFELY!!!

Thanks go to Steve Washington for taking over the Scoreboard and the microphone tonight, and calling the match clearly and efficiently. Steve is going to be gone for awhile, clear across the water in Japan, repairing the Navy’s Warships. Steve, enjoy your trip and we’ll look forward to your safe return.

We join tonight’s action in the Sudden Death Finals with a duel between Thor Palm and Steve Washington. Thor was ON tonight, and took this duel for All Of’em. Charris Denton took the next duel from Randy in a come-from-behind effort. Folks, let me tell you. Charris Denton Came To Play Tonight!! She dueled Heads-Up with all comers, giving no quarter, nor asking any. This reporter can personally attest to the fact that any mis-steps will result in a crushing defeat.

Vern took a fast duel from Dan, and Dan’s luck continued as he lost the following duel with Lee. Vern was one of the few that took a duel from Charris next. Maybe in the future we should all genuflect to Vern for that achievement. Not many had the honor. Lee took a duel for 6&1 from Thor next, but Thor came right back and took a duel from Dan. Dan headed for the trailer after that one. Look at the bright side Dan. You have a lot of company.

Charris and Vern dueled in a rematch then, and Vern’s luck ran out as Charris took the victory. Vern headed for the trailer to join all the others. Happened to a lot of us, Vern. Charris continued her crusade by next putting Thor on the trailer, setting up back to back duels with Lee Lewis. Lee and his NightHawk 1911 were under pressure then, and responded in true Lee Lewis fashion: Charge!!!! Lee took both ends of the two duels from Charris and her Taurus, giving Lee Lewis tonight’s TOP GUN victory. 2nd Place to Charris Denton and 3rd Place to Thor Palm.

Well done to the Victors of tonight’s match, and well done to the entire field for a safe, efficient and a really great match to usher in the new year. I know there was a match on New Years Day, but this reporter was still in hibernation so this match counts as #1, in this reporter’s eyes anyway. Probably one of the reasons I wear glasses.

On a parting note, let me wish Rob and Rebecca Potter a quick recovery from the flu bugs they have been exchanging. We all wish you a speedy recovery and a fast return to the action. OK folks, that’s a wrap on this report. See you next week, and I hope all through this New Year. Until then always remember our motto:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY,

SHOOT SAFELY.!!!!”

Hal

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December 11, 2012

33 Guns Entered TOP GUN: ROB POTTER

2ND PLACE: EJ CORICH

3RD PLACE: JEREMY WEINTRAUB

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and another Falling Plate Match in the month of December 2012. Considering it was December in the Pacific Northwest, the weather wasn’t too bad. It was in the low 40s, warm and dry in the range building, and only an intermittent drizzle outside. Both the heaters were roaring, the shooters all had a little bit of extra clothing on, and the weather was not a factor.

33 Guns entered the fray tonight, and we all want to thank the match staff for another well run event. Thanks to our Match Director EJ Corich, our DJ & Scorekeeper EJ Corich, our Stage Managers EJ Corich and John Iverson, and our Line Marshalls Rob Potter,

Rebecca Potter, and Mark Wuesthof. The match was run smoothly, efficiently, and most importantly, SAFELY!!!!

33 Guns competed for the honors tonight, and they all had 3 Full Rounds of shooting. The first two rounds called for any challenge extant, and the third round was for 4 Ten Yd plates and the Popper (4&1), allto be done with just one magazine of 6 rounds. As we enter the Sudden Death finals, the default challenge becomes the 6 10yd plates and the popper (6 & 1), but the shooters got to use two magazines, both with 6 rounds each. Speed is fine, but accuracy if final!!

As we near the last of the finals, the number of shooters is reduced to 8. After EJ Corich put this reporter on the trailer, the number was but 7. Rob Potter further reduced the number by outrunning Dan Fatt, ending his evening’s efforts. EJ dueled with Jeremy Weintraub next, and did so successfully. Rob Potter thendueled with John Iverson successfully, and reduced John’s numbers to 3.

Rob Potter was next up in a duel with Mike Schiano, and again Rob was successful, retiring Mike for the evening. Thor Palm was the next one to be retired to the trailer for the match, as he dueled unsuccessfully with Jeremy. EJ then continued his winning ways by outrunning John Iverson in a fast duel. John now had 2 numbers left. Rob then came up again in a duel with John Iverson, and took another number off John’s total, now reduced to 1.. John got a brief respite then as EJ dueled with Rob, EJ’s Kimber getting by Rob’s NightHawk in this duel. John Iverson then dueled with Jeremy Weintraub, with Jeremy taking the win, and that sent John Iverson to the trailer with a Fourth Place Finish. Not bad John. 29 other guns would gladly have taken that finish.

Rob Potter with 3 numbers, EJ Corich with 3 numbers, and Jeremy Weintraub with 1 numberwere still in the hunt as the finals approached the finale. Rob Potter reduced EJ’s numbers to 2 in a fast duel, followed by Jeremy taking a duel from Rob. Jeremy still had his 1 number, but Rob’s total was down to 3. Rob came right back in a duel with EJ, and crossed the line just ahead of him, but EJ

still had 2. Jeremy finally was retired in a duel with EJ, but Jeremy came away with an excellent 3rd Place finish. This was truly noteworthy in this field of competitors. Well folks, we’re down to just two shooters, Rob Potter and EJ Corich. Rob of course is shooting his NightHawk 1911, and EJ is shooting his Kimber 1911. Rob has 2 numbers, and EJ still has 1. We still have about 15 minutes before the curtain must fall, but Rob & EJ decide to do the default 6 & 1 to start the final finale. In a skirmish between the Yankee Kimber and the Rebel NightHawk, the South takes the opening volley. Rob 3, EJ 1 . EJ comes right back in a fast duel for ALL OF’EM – it being the finals and all, and in this duel EJ’S KIMBER takes the victory. Rob 2, EJ 1. Finally, Rob Potter and his Arkansas born NightHawk 1911, and EJ Corich and his New York born Yankee Kimber face downrange and load.. When they are ready, we hear the trumpets blaring, the bugle signaling the start of the battle, the duel once again is for ALL OF’EM, and The Thunder Rolls. ALL OF THE 10YD PLATES FALL. THEN ALL OF THE 25YD PLATES FALL. THE POPPERS RING, AND WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS, WE HAVE A WINNER!!

ROB POTTER’S NIGHTHAWK 1911 has taken the duel, his popper is tight to the wet sand, and ROB POTTER is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR!! 2nd Place goes to EJ Corich, and 3rd Place goes to Jeremy Weintraub. Congratulations to our top finishers, and congratulations to our entire field for a very competitive event. Thanks above all to our entire field for another in a long series of

SAFE matches.

That’s a wrap for tonight’s match Ladies and Gentlemen. We’ll see you right back here next Tuesday evening at 5:30PM. One noted of interest, but almost unnecessary to mention: Christmas falls on December 25, 2012 – A Tuesday. NO MATCH ON CHRISTMAS DAY. THIS REPORTER HASN’T YET HEARD DISPENSATION ON A MATCH A WEEK LATER,

JANUARY 1, 2013 – NEW YEARS DAY. STAY TUNED. This reporter’s bet, no match until January 8, 2013. Stay tuned for further information.

Next week, December 18, 2012, however is a sure thing. We’ll see you right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club at 5:30PM. We’ll sure see who the hot guns are next week. Until then, practice a lot, and do it right.

Remember:

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT PICTURE AND TRIGGER SQUEEZE. ALL THE REST IS

JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU”

Hal

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December 4, 2012

37 Guns Entered TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

2nd Place – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Place – Mike Schiano

Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the very early morning after match report. It was a quite cool 45degrees at game time tonight, and a steady drizzling rain was falling. Right as the match was beginning it started raining harder, after which I guess Mother Nature had said her piece, and the rain stopped for the duration of the match. The match building was dry, well lit, and with the addition of the two heaters roaring blissfully, it was a very pleasant environment for a falling plate match.

Many thanks to our Match Staff for tonight. The show was run just like old times, with Rob and Rebecca Potter officiating. Rebecca had her usual post at the score table, and doubled as our DJ. Rob was the Chief Line Marshall, with a lot of help from Mark Wuesthof, I can only assume Rob and John Iverson set up the stage, as it was ready and rarin’ to go when this reporter showed up.

37 guns entered the match tonight, and at the end of the preliminary rounds we entered into a Sudden Death Final. As the clock approached the witching hour of 8PM, the number had been reduced to 7. We pick up the action as Thor Palm and Rob Potter shoot to a tie, in a duel for All Of’em. The tie-breaker was a draw to the popper, won by Rob. Rob doubles back in a duel against Jason Long, which Rob won, sending Jason to the trailer.

Jeremy Weintraub dueled with John Iverson in a 6&1 weak hand only challenge, and Jeremy took this one. Mike Shiano sent Charris Denton to the trailer in the next duel, followed by Rob Potter sending Thor to the trailer to join the others. Jeremy and Rob dueled next, WIth Jeremy winning a close one.

In the final two duels of the match, Jeremy Weintraub just got by Mike Shiano, giving Mike a solid third place for the evening. Mike was shooting a Kimber 1911 in .45ACP, against Jeremy Weintraub’s Sig Sauer X-5 9mm. These were a couple of good guns, a couple of good shooters, and a fine match for both.

This brings up the final duel, for all the marbles, between Rob Potter and his NightHawk 1911 in .45ACP, and Jeremy Weintraub and his aforementioned Sig X-5. The duel was for All Of’em, and when the waves on the water in the pit with the plates settled, Rob Potter had taken the duel, the match, and was tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR. Jeremy Weintraub was 2nd, and Mike Schiano was 3rd. Well done, gents. And well done to the entire field for a smooth, accurate, fast and especially a SAFE match.

We’ll do it again next Tuesday evening at 6 PM. Get here early, get signed up before 6pm, and we’ll have the fully allotted time for the match. It was very very close to 8PM tonight when we finished, so make sure that late entries cause no delays in the future. Practice hard, practice safely, and always remember:

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT PICTURE AND TRIGGER SQUEEZE. ALL THE REST OF IT IS JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU.”

Hal

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November 27, 2012

37 Guns Entered TOP GUN: Jason Long

2nd Place: Rob Potter

3rd Place: Thor Palm

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to this week’s Falling Plate Match coverage. It’s the 27th of November, the turkey has been picked clean, and Santa is loading his sleigh for another round-the-world run in just over a month. Tonight at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club the weather was a chilly 39degrees, the sky was overcast but no rain was forthcoming. With the addition of the two heaters, the range building was not lacking for fresh air, but just slightly more than the normal allotment of clothes did the trick.

Many thanks as usual to our match staff. Tonight our Match Director, EJ Corich had plenty of help, with Rebecca Potter running the scoreboard, the microphone and in her spare time, shooting her NightHawk splendidly as usual. The firing line was run smoothly and efficiently by, in their turn, Mark Wuesthof, Rob Potter and Steve Blazina. The stage was ready to rock before any of the field got there, prepared by EJ Corich and John Iverson. Many thanks as well to everyone who helped the match staff take down the stage after the match. Many hands make light work, and I doubt that anyone except Rebecca had to overwork tonight. With 37 Guns entered in the competition, you know that Rebecca was as busy as a paperhanger in a hurricane, as usual.

During the preliminaries tonight, any challenge extant was permissible, as long as the shooter went to the line with no more than two magazines, each loaded with 6 rounds of ammo. For the finals, the default challenge was some combination of 4 & 1. Rather that worked out to four 10yd plates and the popper, or very commonly two 10yd plates, two 25yd plates and the popper, that was up to the shooters. Even with the large field of shooters, there was at least 5 minutes to spare after the finals were completed.

37 Guns Entered boiled down to but 10 well into the finals. Then it was 9 as John Iverson put this reporter on the trailer. The challenge was for two 10yd plates and two 25yd plates, then of course the popper. This reporter got through the two 10yd plates all right, but got hung up on the 25yd plates and decided to shoot all three of them. By the time this reporter’s concentration once again returned, John Iverson was sitting at the coffee shop drinking coffee, wondering what kept me. Yeah, me too.

Rebecca Potter followed that act in a duel with Eric Denton, and emerged victorious. Jason Long quietly outran EJ Corich and his Kimber in the next duel, followed by Jeremy Weintraub getting by Mike Blondin in a duel for 2, 2 & 1.

Mark Wuesthof dueled with Rob Potter, with Rob winning it, followed by Dan Fatt getting by Mark in a duel for 2, 2 &1. Thor Palm came to the line ready to play, and outran Jeremy in a fast duel, then John Iverson visited payback on Thor in another duel for 2, 2 &1. Jason Long brought his suppressed Sig to bear on Rob in the next duel, successfully, and in a back to back duel Jason bowed to Thor’s S&W M&P.

Rob Potter outran Mark Wuesthof in the semi, followed by Jason putting Thor finally on the trailer, but with a solid 3rd Place Finish.

For the final final, Jason Long had two numbers and Rob Potter had but one. Jason’s suppressed Sig was quiet, but very very quick and highly accurate. Jason took the duel, the match, and tonight’s TOP GUN Title. Rob Potter finished 2nd, and Thor Palm finished 3rd.

And that’s how it happened tonight at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. We’ll play it again next week folks, and we hope to see you all here. In the meantime, remember the mantra:

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT PICTURE AND TRIGGER SQUEEZE. ALL THE REST OF IT IS JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU.”

Hal

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November 20, 2012

38 Guns Entered TOP GUN: LOREN DESHON

2nd Place – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Place – Jason Long

Ladies Class:

1st: Charris Denton

2nd: Tanna Isenhart

Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the morning after Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report.

It’s still November in Western Washington, with the temperature hovering at a slowly decreasing 46 degrees, and the sky not just threatening rain at game time, but promising it. You folks know Mother Nature in Western Washington in November, she kept her promise throughout the match. We were all warm and dry in the range building, with both heaters roaring, and not a drop fell on us. The heaters sure did feel good, too.

Many thanks to our match staff tonight. EJ Corich did his usual excellent job as Match Director, Scorekeeper, and DJ. John Iverson teamed up with EJ as Stage Manager tonight, and the stage was ready and waiting when everyone arrived for the match. We had a team of Line Marshals tonight, rotating as needed, in the persons of Steve Blazina, Mark Wuesthof, Dan Fatt & John Iverson. Thank you guys, even with 38 Guns Entered the match ran smoothly, efficiently and most importantly, SAFELY!!!

Welcome to our match tonight to Chris Hagenlocher. Hope you had a good time and will make this a regular Tuesday night event.

We’re always glad to see you faces at the plate matches. Welcome.

We join tonight’s action as Jason Long very quietly puts this reporter on the trailer. Jason’s suppressed Sig may be quiet, but it’s quick. Mark Wuesthof is up next and sent Mathew Seagraves to the trailer to keep all the rest of us company. Dan Fatt dueled with Jeremy Weintraub next, with Dan winning, after which Jason sent Steve Blazina to the trailer. Loren DeShon dueled with Dan Fatt, and this time Loren’s H&K P7 got by Dan’s Bill Davis PPC Revolver in a fast accurate duel for All Of’em.

Jason dueled with Mark Wuesthof and his SW Revolver next, successfully, ending Mark’s match and sending him to the trailer while there are still seats available. Loren sent Brody to the trailer in the next duel, followed by Charris Denton sending Chris to the trailer to join all the others. Charris and her Taurus were ON tonight.

Dan and Jeremy dueled next, and switched guns for the duel. Jeremy was shooting his wife Tawnya’s CZ tonight, and Dan of course was shooting his Bill Davis PPC Revolver, so there was a crossover of technology. Apparently it worked, at least for Jeremy, because

Jeremy took the duel decisively. I guess Jeremy is going shopping for a PPC revolver pretty soon.

Loren had to follow that act, in a duel with Jason, and came away as the victor in that duel. Jason came right back against Charris

And sent her to the trailer with a well-deserved 4th Place finish tonight. Well done, Charris. Jeremy Weintraub dueled with Loren DeShon as we approach the end of the finals tonight. Jeremy won this duel, setting up the Final Finals, leaving only Jeremy, Loren and Jason to contest tonight’s Top Gun Title.

Loren DeShon & Jason Long dueled, with Loren winning, giving Jason Long a well-deserved Third Place Finish. We’re down to it now folks, with Loren DeShon having 2 numbers left, and Jeremy Weintraub having 1. The challenge is for All Of’em, and in this duel, deciding tonight’s TOP GUN TITLE, Loren DeShon comes away with the victory. 2nd Place tonight goes to Jeremy Weintraub, and Third Place to Jason Long.

That’s it for tonight folks. We’ll meet right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next Tuesday evening at 5:30PM. It’ll be warm and dry in the range building for the match, the heaters will be fired up, and MOTHER NATURE will take care of the weather outside. Let her do her best, we don’t care. The action will be hot and dry inside. Until then, practice a lot, practice properly, and most of all practice

EJ must not have used up all his energy running the show tonight, as he found a way to finish 2nd overall in the match. A hearty thank you as well to our Line Marshals; Mark Wuesthof and Steve Blazina. Thank you gentlemen, the match ran smoothly and efficiently, and most importantly, it ran SAFELY!!!!

The format for tonight’s match called for 2 magazines of 6 rounds each, and issue any challenge to anyone against whom you are dueling. We got in 2 rounds and a sudden death final, and we join the action in the finals as Todd gets by Jason, and Jason is on the trailer.. John Iverson sent Steve Blazina to the showers in the next duel, followed by EJ outrunning this reporter. EJ, we are just going to have to find you more to do if this reporter’s Glock is to keep up with your Kimber.

Jeremy Weintraub and Mike Blondin switched guns for the next duel, but Jeremy won it anyway. Dan Fatt outran Vern Barker in the next go-round, followed by this reporter outrunning Don in a duel of 6 & 1. Vern was back up in the next duel, but fell to Les in a duel for All Of’em. That was the end of Vern’s match tonight.

Jeremy got by Dan in the next duel, followed by John Iverson outrunning Les. Todd Anderson took the next duel against this reporter, one that Todd must have run in about 3 seconds, by the sound of it. This reporter had a pretty good string of fire, but Todd was back at the table drinking coffee by the time my Glock was back in it’s holster.

John Iverson outran EJ next, followed by Jeremy Weintraub putting an end to this reporter’s match. Well, if I gotta lose, at least I lost to the eventual match winner. EJ then dueled successfully with Dan, followed by Jeremy putting Paid!! To Todd’s match efforts.. Les outran John, followed by John Iverson losing to Dan Fatt, and joining the others on the trailer. A good match for you, John. Close. EJ and Jeremy took turns outrunning Les in the next two duels, and then Jeremy gave Dan Fatt a solid Third Place for the match in a duel for 4 & 1..

In the Final Final duel it was Jeremy Weintraub against EJ Corich in a duel for All Of’em, and All of Jeremy’s fell just a second before all of EJ’s did. Jeremy Weintraub is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR. 2nd place to EJ Corich, and 3rd Place to Dan Fatt.

The match staff tonight wishes to thank all the entrants for their rapt attention to their shooting order, which left a fair sized field with almost 5 minutes breathing room before the curtain had to fall on tonight’s event. This reporter wishes to thank Thor Palm for acting as the stenographer tonight, as despite ammunition problems, and sometimes having just too many thumbs for one Glock to handle, this reporter still made it further through the match than he probably deserved. Thanks to Thor, we now all know how it all happened.

That’s about it for tonight folks. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday evening at 5:30PM, and we’ll play the game again. In the meantime, practice a lot, practice properly, and most of all, practice SAFELY. To make the effort successful, break the mechanics into their component parts, and always remember:

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT PICTURE AND TRIGGER SQUEEZE. ALL THE REST OF IT IS JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU.”

Hal

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November 06, 2012

45 Guns Entered TOP GUN – LEE LEWIS

2nd Place – Loren DeShon

3rd Place – Jeremy Weintraub

Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the wrap up of tonight’s Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Match.

It was misting and drizzling rain before, during and after the match tonight, the sky was black and fully overcast, and the temperature was in the mid 50s. In our nice cozy, dry and watertight range building, with the heaters roaring, we were all warm, dry and ready to rumble.

Many thanks to our match staff, tonight in the persons of our Match Director EJ Corich, our Scorekeeper and DJ Rebecca Potter, our Line Marshall Rob Potter with a lot of help from Steve Blazina and Jason Long, and our Stage Manager, again EJ. We had a big field of shooters, 45 in number, and our match staff all wants to compliment the entire field for being ready to shoot when called and enabling the match to move steadily and efficiently through two stages and a sudden death final. Thanks to everyone for making it work so smoothly.

The field had remarkably few restrictions on the challenges tonight. As long as the competitors came to the line with two magazines of 6 rounds, one could call about any challenge desired, throughout the entire match. We still finished with several minutes to spare. Well done.

We join the action as Dan takes a fast duel from Matt Seagraves, followed by Loren taking a duel from Tom Murren. Leon and Jeremy dueled next, with Jeremy winning. Foolishly, this reporter accepted a challenge of 6&1 Strong hand only from Rebecca, with predictable results. Never fear, Hal, you still have one number left.

Loren gets by Vern, Rob outruns Spencer,and Lee takes a close one over Dan. Jason Long takes a fast one from John Iverson, and Lee Lewis, shooting Tawnya Weinhard’s CZ 9mm in her absence tonight, put this reporter on the trailer. I don’t care Lee, Tawnya still looks a whole lot better shooting the pistol than you do. So there!!

John Iverson took a close duel from Bronson Fatt, and Jeremy put Jason on the trailer in the next one. Dan then took a fast duel over Rebecca, followed by Lee taking a really fast one from Rob, putting him on the trailer with so many others from the rapidly diminishing field. Jeremy took a duel from Loren next, with the challenge being 3 10yd plates, 3 25 yd plates and the popper. A fast &

Accurate 3-3 & 1.

Lee took John Iverson down to one number remaining next, followed by Loren putting Rebecca on the trailer, with both of them using both hands. Maybe this reporter should take a lesson. Folks, we’re getting down to the best in the field tonight. Jeremy dueled with John Iverson next, successfully, and John heads for the trailer. Dan Fatt joined the other pretenders on the trailer next, the victim of a duel with Lee Lewis, who it should be remembered was shooting Tawnya’s CZ. I guess Lee will soon be in the market for a CZ of his own. 9mm really is big enough Lee, if you aim it right. Lee continued his winning ways in a duel against Jeremy Weinhard, who finally took his seat on the trailer in the next duel, albeit with a third place finish, in a duel with Loren DeShon.

This left Lee Lewis with two numbers still on the board, to Loren DeShon’s one number. In a short, fast, busy duel for All Of’em, Lee Lewis put the finishing touches on the field with a fast victory over Loren.Lee Lewis is tonight’s match winner, and TOP GUN. Loren DeShon, back from a long hiatus from the plate matches, steps in as though he had never left, with a solid 2nd Place, and

Jeremy Weintraub claims 3rd Place in tonight’s competition. Well done winners, and well done to the entire field for a fast, competitive and smoothly run event. We’ll meet right here again next Tuesday evening for another match, so come prepared. In the meantime, remember:

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT PICTURE AND TRIGGER CONTROL. ALL THE OTHER STUFF IS JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU.”

It poured down rain from before the match started until well after it ended. Come to think of it, it’s still raining. 30 hardy souls braved the wet, although warm, weather and proved themselves to be truly devoted plate shooters. Our range building was dry, the heaters were warm, and anyway, we grow’em tough in Western Washington. It was noted that the ground at the base of the plate racks and the poppers was covered in about 2 inches of water, and misses resulted in resounding splashes.

Many thanks as usual to our Match Staff, in the personages of our Match Director EJ Corich and our Line Marshalls Rob Potter and then Mark Wuesthof. EJ Corich set up the stage and Rebecca Potter ran the board and the microphone. Thanks to Thor Palm for getting this reporter what he could of the match details and data tonight. This was not an easy night for anyone, as the action flowed fast and furious, the clock advanced relentlessly, and the operative word for Thor tonight turned out to be overload!! Thanks anyway, Thor and thanks to the entire match staff. Rob Potter started out as Head Line Marshall, and was shortly relieved by Mark Wuesthof. This gave Rob the opportunity to sit back and relax, which I’m sure he enjoyed, the opportunity to do so coming far too seldom.

Three rounds were shot, and the format allowed 3 magazines of 6 rounds apiece until the finals, at which point the load out consisted of 1 magazine of 6 rounds and the default challenge becoming 2&1 – 2 10yd plates and the popper. At that point the action got too fast for Thor to keep up and we suddenly have a winner.

Mark Wuesthof, shooting a S&W 627, alternating with a brand new NightHawk, won it all. Jason Long, shooting a Glock and a suppressed Sig 226 took second place, and Thor Palm, harried, hurried and harassed eliminated EJ Corich to give him a well-earned 3rd Place. In sending me this data, Thor apparently forgot what he was shooting, but it was either a Glock or a Kimber, or maybe a whole arsenal of others. Who knows.

OK folks, that’s it for this plate match report. With any luck this reporter will be there next week and Thor can take a rest. Until then, remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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October 23, 2012

42 Guns Entered TOP GUN – THOR PALM

2nd Place – Mark Wuesthof

3rd Place – Charis Denton

4th Place – Jeremy Weintraub

5th Place – Tom Murran

Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to another Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report, brought to you by Hal (better late than never) Hansen. It was a dark and breezy evening, with the temperature ranging from the high 50s down to the high 40s, a bit of a breeze and yes Western Washingtonians, it was nippy with some rain.

First things first. Many thanks to our Match Staff tonight in the persons of our Match Director EJ Corich. Rebecca Potter and EJ ran the Scoreboard and played DJ. Rob Potter, Mark Wuesthof and Steve Blazina took turns running the line, and EJ and John Iverson set up and later took down the stage. Very importantly to this reporter, Thor Palm took notes of the action and forwarded them to this reporter. As a side note, this reporter had his optical laser procedure done this morning and is proud to say that clarity of vision has been 100% restored. This reporter feels that his shooting will regain it’s prior level of and he will once again be hailed as a Legend in his own mind.

A welcome back to the action to Tawnya Weintraub, back from a vacation in the sunny climes, and sporting a cast on her left hand and wrist, the result of a skydiving accident. Tawnya shot her CZ 75 strong hand only all evening, and did very well with it. Tawnya, just a note, but the voice of experience: You are supposed to land on your feet first, then do your parachute landing fall and roll. No cutting corners. Well Tawnya, take heart. If it hadn’t been such a waste of perfectly good plaster, this reporter’s cast would have been around his butt.

The action unfolded tonight with the ammo load-out being two magazines of 6 rounds each into the beginning of the finals. A race with the clock was seen to be imminent, so the ammo load-out was reduced to one magazine of 6 rounds and the de facto challenge reduced to 4 & 1. An announcement was made for the shooters to be ready and from then on the shooters were waiting in line for their turn. Thor made note of the fact that at that point things began happening so fast it was hard to keep up with the action on the firing line, load mags and shoot. Hey Thor, what did you do in your spare time?

In an effort to speed things along, Rob & Rebecca Potter, and EJ Corich, removed themselves from the lineup. Excellent sportsmanship folks. You’ve all had plenty of moments in the sun. Your fame preceded you anyway. We join the action as Dave Barker edged out a close duel with Eric Denton, followed by Thor the looser, losing a close one to Steve Blazina. Thor, shooting a Kimber 1911, got some payback as he then went back to back successfully with EJ, also shooting a Kimber 1911. Dave Barker, shooting a Glock, lost a duel to Jerry Fields, shooting a SW M&P. Thor shot to a tie with Jeremy Weintraub, shooting a Sig X5. That means that they both missed the same number of plates and ran out of ammo. In the tie-breaker, Thor emerged victorious over Jeremy. Mark Wuesthof then got by Tom Murren, and Charis edged out Steve Blazina, but barely. Tom got by Eric Denton next, and Thor outran Jeremy in the next dual.

Mark and his revolver dueled successfully with Dave and his Glock, followed by Mark putting Jerry Fields on the trailer in a duel of a S&W 627 Revolver against a S&W M&P. The end came for Tom at the hands of Charis and her Taurus 9mm 24/7. Thor and his Glock 23 put Jeremy and his Sig X5 on the trailer, and continued his string as he dueled to a tie with Charis. In the tie-breaker, a draw to the popper, Thor got his popper first and put Charis on the trailer with a very respectable and well-earned third place. I guess Thor must have run out of .45ACP ammo.

Now it was down to just two; Thor Palm shooting his Glock 23 and Mark Wuesthof shooting his S&W 627 Revolver. The duel will be for 4 & 1, the shooters are loaded and ready, their hands are up, and we have *TONE*. Thor and Mark drew and acquired, and the

Thunder rolled. When quiet returned to the range, Thor Palm’s popper lay tight to the sand, with Mark’s lying atop. It was close, but

Tonight the victory and the TOP GUN TITLE goes to Thor Palm, his first win ever at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club. 2nd Place goesto Mark Wuesthof, and third Place to Charis Denton.

That’s a wrap of the action from last night folks. We’ll do it again right here next Tuesday evening at 5:30pm. In the meantime, remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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October 16, 2012

28 Guns Entered TOP GUN – DAN FATT

2nd Place – Rob Potter

3rd Place – Thor Palm

4th Place – Mark Wuesthof

5th Place – Charris Denton (Honorary match winner, because the Match Staff all said so)

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to tonight’s coverage of this evening’s Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Match. It was a breezy 60 degree evening, just barely requiring the heaters to be on. The skies were clear and a light jacket seemed effective in keeping the shooters warm, but rest assured, no one complained about the heaters.

28 shooters showed up to compete tonight, and the match staff managed to run 3 rounds and a Sudden Death Final. When it was over, 25 minutes still remained, so some extemporaneous practice was enjoyed, right up to a couple of minutes before the witching hour of 8PM. Many thanks as always to our Match Staff, tonight in the persons of EJ Corich as Match Director, scorekeeper and DJ, Rob Potter and Steve Brazilla were the Line Marshalls, and EJ and John Iverson acted as Stage Managers. A special thanks to Thor Palm

For acting as stenographer tonight and getting this reporter the data on the match so that I have something to write about. All in all, a great team effort.

We look in on the finals as Dan Fatt, shooting a Custom Bill Davis PPC Revolver, duels with Mark Wuesthof who shot a Smith & Wesson Model 627 Revolver. This duel of revolvers went to Mark. Mark and Dan dueled several times during the match, with the results always being close and very entertaining to watch.

Thor Palm, alternating between a S&W M&P and a Glock 23, dueled with John Iverson next, and won the duel in a squeaker, with the poppers seeming to fall right together. Really a close duel. John was shooting a brand new Ruger 1911, and it seemed to have a few “teething” problems until it finally started running smoothly. It apparently ran pretty smoothly against Thor, just a split second behind. Charris Denton then dueled successfully with Don, followed by Mark Wuesthof once again edging Dan Fatt in another close duel of Revolvers.

In the next duel, EJ Corich learned the hard way the hazards of Chivalry. EJ dueled with Charris Denton, and handicapped himself by first dropping the back plates before engaging and dropping the front 10yd plates. The defacto duel in tonight’s Finals was 4 front plates and the popper – hereafter referred to as 4 & 1. Always the gentleman, EJ decided to give Charris a “break” by dropping all 9 plates and the popper. Charris followed the prescribed format and dropped her four 10yd plates and her popper, taking the duel from EJ. Chivalry is it’s own punishment, EJ.

Rob Potter, uncharacteristically shooting a Taurus 1911 tonight, outran Mathew Seagraves, this duel followed by Dan Fatt outrunning Jerry Fields, shooting a S&W M&P. Mark Wuesthof took a close duel against Charris, Thor took a duel from Mark Wuesthof,

and Rob then took a one-sided duel from Charris. Rob must have learned from EJ about extending chivalry during a plate match. Rob

played it safe and shot his best, and the Taurus 1911 was good enough, this time. Apparently the gallery was in favor of Rob being chivalrous toward Charris, because he was greeted by boos from the entire crowd, led by EJ.

Thor and Mark dueled once again, with a wager on this one. Apparently Thor and Mark car-pooled to the match, and the wager was that the loser had to ride shotgun on the way back to Gig Harbor. I imagine someone had to drive, so I guess Mark drove while Thor rode. It probably worked out safer with Mark driving. The match concluded with Rob putting Thor on the trailer, and in the Final, in a stong-hand only duel from the holster, Dan Fatt’s popper dropped first, giving Dan Fatt tonight’s victory, 2nd Place to Rob Potter, 3rd Place to Thor Palm, 4th place to Mark Wuesthof and 5th Place to Charris Denton. By unanimous vote of the Match Staff, Charris Denton

was awarded the match victory tonight. This Administrative Victory was for her recent tremendous improvement in her shooting, her sense of tactical excellence, especially against EJ, and her winning smile.

That’s a wrap for tonight folks. We’ll do it again next week right here in front of the heaters. Bring your pet pistol, “Fluffy”, and give the hot guns a run for their money. Remember the mantra;

SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY! BUT MOST IMPORTANT, SHOOT SAFELY

Hal

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October 9, 2012

40 Entries TOP GUN – DAN FATT

LADIES CLASS

1st Lady – Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Charris Denton

3rd Lady – Tanna Isenhart

4th Lady – Angelyna Welch

2ND Place Overall – Rob Potter

3RD Place Overall – Mark Wuesthof

4TH Place Overall – Thor Palm

5TH Place Overall – Rebecca Potter

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to another falling plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It’s Fall for sure now, with the temperature at the start of the match barely 60 degrees, falling to just over 50degrees by the end. Long sleeves were indicated tonight, and the roaring heaters sure felt good.

Many thanks to our Match Staff this week, in the persons tonight of our Match Director Team of EJ Corich, & Rob & Rebecca Potter. Rebecca ran the scoreboard and the microphone, Rob and Mark Wuesthof ran the line and EJ set up the stage and, with the help of the shooters, took it down and put it away after the match. Thank you Ladies and Gents, many hands make light work, and it sure went smoothly tonight. Running a match with 40 guns can be challenging, and we finished two rounds and a Sudden Death Final with a minute or two to spare. Well done, Match Staff and all the shooters for paying close attention and reporting quickly when your name was called.

Welcome back after all this time to James Austin. James has been driving a log truck, and as any truck driver will tell you, sometimes all other aspects of life have to take a back seat. (pun intended) Welcome to our new shooters as well, of which we had several tonight. Welcome to our new Lady Plate Shooters, Tanna Isenhart and Angelyna Welch. Welcome to our new Guys Travis Vincent and John Post. We all welcome you to our ranks, and hope you had a great time and will put our match on your weekly calendars. Welcome.

With the addition of Tanna and Angelyna, along with Charris and Rebecca, we had enough for a Ladies Class tonight. More about that action later.

We had a novelty firearm in attendance tonight, at least a novelty for our plate matches. Jason Long brought and entered his Sig 226 with it’s SWR suppressor. Very quiet and a really neat rig. Pretty accurate too, but that may have to do wth Jason’s ability. So let’s proceed to the match, and vicariously watch the action unfold.

The match opened tonight with the protocol being two magazines of 6 rounds each to the line, giving enough rounds for about any challenge extant. When the finals started, the Match Directors made the default challenge 3 x10yd plates and the popper. The match started with 40 guns, and as the Finals progressed that number became considerably smaller. We pick up the action as this reporter gets by James Austin, followed by Dan Fatt getting by EJ.. Mark Wuesthof followed in a successful duel against John Iverson. Charris Denton followed with a victory over John as well, which put John Iverson on the trailer. Mike Schiano outran Rebecca Potter, then Dan took a duel against Thor Palm. Thor came right back with a victory against Charris, and Mark and Mike both took back to back duels from this reporter, leaving me with only one number on the board.

James Austin then took a duel against Charris, Rob took one from Dan, and Reba got some revenge against Mike. Dan then got by Charris, and Thor put this reporter on the trailer in the next duel. This reporter was joined shortly thereafter by Charris, sent to the trailer by Mark. Dan put Reba on the trailer in the next duel, giving Rebecca a solid 5th Place for her night’s work. After Dan put Thor on the trailer with a 4th place finish, there were but three guns remaining: Dan Fatt, Rob Potter and Mark Wuesthof.

The final finals started with a duel between Rob and Mark, with Rob taking the victory. Dan came up then, and dealt Mark another loss, putting him on the trailer with the rest of us, but with a 3rd Place Finish. Rob still had two numbers on the board vs. One number for Dan. In the very next duel, Dan evened the score at one number each. Then, for all the marbles, all the prize money, the new prize automobile and the Hollywood contracts, Dan and Rob are loaded and ready, we hear the starters *TONE*, and Dan & Rob drop their three plates and their poppers. The thunder fades, the dust settles, and the gallery looks out on the field of battle. What they see to their wonderment is Dan Fatt’s popper lying tight to the sand, with Rob’s laying on top. Duel to Dan Fatt, and the TOP GUN TITLE TO DAN FATT AS WELL. 2nd Place to Rob Potter, 3rd Place to Mark Wuesthof, 4th Place to Thor Palm, and 5th Place to Rebecca Potter.

In the Ladies Class, Rebecca Potter takes the victory, 2nd place goes to Charris Denton, 3rd Place to Tanna Isenhart, and 4th Place to Angelyna Welch. Congratulations to the Overall Victors. Congratulations to the Ladies, and congratulations to all the shooters for a fast-moving, fast action, accurate and especially a SAFE MATCH!!!

That’s a wrap for tonight folks. Join us right here next Tuesday evening and we’ll play this game again. In the meantime, to the new shooters, as well as the match veterans, practice a lot, practice properly, and remember the mantra of competition shooters everywhere:

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time once again for the “Morning After” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. Last night’s match kicked off the month of October, and indeed there are signs that Fall is in the air. While the skies were clear,

The temperature was in the mid-50s last night, and the heaters made their 2012 debut. They sure felt good, too.

Many thanks to last night’s Match Staff for putting on another great event. EJ Corich set it all up, scored it and called it, then with help from the shooters, ran the tractor and took it all down. Did I forget anything EJ? Mark Wuesthof and Steve Blazina ran the line, and the entry field paid close attention allowing the match to move along smoothly, rapidly and especially SAFELY!!! Thanks folks, another successful effort, and we actually had several minutes to spare at the end. Well done.

30 shooters entered the match last night, not a bad turnout for a cool evening. Three full rounds and a Sudden Death Final ensued, EJ calling the format to be two mags with 6 rounds each during the preliminaries, and the duels were all 3plates + the popper during the finals. We pick up the action as Dan Fatt puts this reporter on the trailer. Dan shot a Bill Davis PPC gun in .38Cal. against Hal’s Glock 35, with the custom-built gun winning out this time. Mike Shiano, shooting a SW M&P 9mm, came up next against John Iverson and his Ruger 1911, with John getting there first this time. Thor, shooting his Glock 22, was next to go to the trailer as he finished 2nd in a duel with Mark Wuesthof, shooting his SW627. Mike put Steve Blazina on the trailer next, Steve to be joined by Mike Blondin in the very next duel against Mark. Dan Fatt put Charis on the trailer in the next duel, and now we’re down to four: Dan Fatt, Mike Shiano, John Iverson and Mark Wuesthof.

John Iverson got by Mike Shiano to start the final finals, and Mark Wuesthof continued the trend as he barely eclipsed Mike’s next effort. Dan Fatt outran John Iverson in a duel for 2 10yd plates, 1 25 yd plate, and the popper, your basic 2, 1 & 1 duel. Mark Wuesthof put Paid! To John’s efforts for the evening in a 2, 1 & 1 duel, Strong Hand only, exit John. Mark continued his winning ways against Mike,

followed by Dan finally getting by Mark in a 2,1 & 1 duel.

Now Mark has 2 numbers on the board to Dan’s 1 number, and for all the marbles, Dan and Mark set up, and go for a basic 3 & 1.

It was a fast, clean duel and at the end it was Mark’s popper laying tight to the sand with Dan’s laying atop. Duel, set and match to Mark Wuesthof and his S&W Model 627 Revolver.

That was it for last night’s match folks. We’ll do it again next Tuesday evening and you all know what you must do until then:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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September 25, 2012

27Entries TOP GUN: Dan Fatt

2nd Place – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Place – Lee Lewis

4th Place – Hal Hansen

5th Place – Thor Palm

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another Falling Plate Match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club.

It was a beautiful, clear evening with temps in the high 60s, hardly a cloud in the sky, and apparently Fall is still a ways away. I don’t know though, it sure was dark outside after the match and on the drive home.

I’ll start this report off with the most important information, that of thanking our Match Staff for all their efforts in presenting another successful match. Many thanks to our Match Director EJ Corich, thanks to our Scorekeeper and DJ, again EJ Corich, and thanks to our Line Marshalls, tonight a cooperative effort between Steve Blazina and Mark Wuesthof. Great work folks, and another successful match to show for it.

27 Guns competed tonight, and with the smaller field we were able to complete 3 rounds and the Sudden Death Final, and still had a minute or two to spare. Close but good enough. In the interests of moving the show along and not giving another win to the clock, the duels became a default challenge of 2 plates and the popper all during the sudden death final. Many thanks to the field for staying alert and being ready to come to the line when EJ called your names. Well done. 27 Guns started the fray tonight, and as the finals progressed the numbers were considerably fewer. We start the action with a duel between Mathew Seagraves and this reporter, the duels being 2 plus the popper, and this reporter got there first this time. Exit Mathew. Lee and EJ dueled next, with Lee winning, followed by Steve dueling with Mark, a duel won by Steve. Lee got by Chris by a hair, and Tom got by EJ, in a duel that was even closer.

This reporter outran Chris in a duel of 1911s, followed by Dan Fatt dropping his popper ahead of Jeremy. Thor outran Eric, which put Eric on the trailer and brought up a duel between Jeremy and Mark, said duel being won by Jeremy.

Dan outran Lee in a fast duel, followed by Tom outrunning Steve and showing him the way to the trailer. Charris joined the guys on the trailer after twin losses to this reporter and Dan, and in the next duel the shooters on the trailer were joined by Mark after he was outrun by Lee. Lee then doubled back in a win again Tom which put Tom on the trailer also. Yes folks, the trailer is getting crowded.

Dan put Thor on the trailer next, which led to a duel won by Lee over Jeremy. This reporter then reported to the trailer, being sent there by Dan, as Dan got on a roll that put Lee on the trailer as well, as the two dueled twice and Dan won twice. At least Lee had the distinction of a solid 3rd place finish in the match.

The only two left standing, and dueling, are Dan Fatt and Jeremy Weintraub. Jeremy took the first of this series of duels, and then Dan came right back and took the 2nd. At this point Dan Fatt still had two numbers, and Jeremy was still competing, but on his good looks, with no numbers left on the board, but one entry that just refused to die. In the next duel Jeremy hung in there stubbornly, and his good looks proved to be enough to bring up the final duel against Dan, for all the marbles.

The duel is still 2 x 10yd plates and the popper. Dan and Jeremy are loaded and ready, they are standing by and we have *TONE*!!

With two shooters of this caliber, Jeremy shooting a 9x19mm Sig X-5 and Dan shooting a S&W M&P, also in 9mm, it doesn’t take long to drop two 10yd plates and a popper. When the shooting stopped just a moment later, the gallery looked downrange and saw that Dan Fatt’s popper lay tight to the sand, and Dan Fatt is tonight’s TOP GUN!!. Jeremy Weinhard settles for 2nd place and Lee Lewis takes 3rd. Because I’m the one writing this report, I can proudly announce that Hal Hansen took 4th, and I am forced to admit that Thor Palm took fifth.

Congratulations to Dan Fatt. Congratulations to the entire field for a fast, challenging, and especially for a SAFE match. We’ll meet here again next Tuesday when it will be the 2nd of October, and we’ll see what the weather is like, how Fall is progressing, and how hot the plate shooters all are. You all know what you must do to challenge the top shooters, so until this time next week,

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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September 18, 2012

45 Guns Entered TOP GUN: Mark Wuesthof

2nd Place – Jason Long

3rd Place – Lee Lewis

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s well, afternoon after report. We had another excellent turnout for the match last night, with 45 guns entered in the match. We have a weather-wonderful evening of clear skies,

And shirtsleeve temperatures. It’s almost like an extension of summer, and good on it.

This week’s match staff was produced mostly by EJ Corich, with a lot of help from the usual suspects. EJ has kindly stepped in to Direct the match, giving Rob & Rebecca a break after their years of excellent service. Rob still acted as Chief Line Marshall, and Rebecca took over when Rob was shooting, and they both will still be handy when the need for their services arises, but EJ took over as Match Director, Stage Manager, Scorekeeper and DJ last night, and did a fine job all around. Many thanks to the large entry field for their rapt attention to EJ’s calls, and for being ready when it was their turn to shoot. It was a photo-finish with the clock at 8:00PM, but the match won with a minute to spare. Close but good enough.

Welcome to all the new shooters. Welcome to Dan Richards, Jason Long, John Post, Eugene Madayag, and Josiah and Simon Kipperberg. Gentlemen, welcome and we hope you’ll make this event a weekly “must do” on your calendar.

We pick up the action as Mark Wuesthof shows this reporter the door. Steve then won a fast duel with Reba, Thor’s SW M&P outran Lee’s NightHawk, and EJ outran John Iverson. Jason took a duel over Steve, and in battles for All Of’em, Jeremy outran Thor and Lee outran EJ, putting him on the trailer. Thor was next to climb onto the trailer, as Dan Richards showed him the door, then Steve got by Lee, and Mark got by Jason, but just barely. Lee came back with a win over Dan, exit Dan. Jason and Jeremy dueled to a tie, and in a tie-breaking “draw to the popper” Jason took that one, exit Jeremy. Time was drawing near, so in duels of “draw to the popper”, Mark “popped” Steve, Jason “popped” Lee, and for all the marbles it came down to Mark Wuesthof vs. Jason Long.

Jason and Mark are loaded and ready, we have *TONE* and Mark’s popper bites the dust, followed very closely indeed by Jason’s. Top Gun victory to Mark Wuesthof, 2nd place to Jason Long, and third place to Lee Lewis.

That’s it for last night’s match folks. We’ll meet right here for another match next Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at 5:45PM, and we’ll see who’s hot then. In the meantime, remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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September 11, 2012

37 Guns Entered TOP GUN – LEE LEWIS

2nd place: EJ Corich

3rd place: Mark Wuesthof

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the weekly “Morning After” KRRC Falling Plate Match Report. Fall is about here, and the temps are cooling off. Light jackets were the order of the evening last night, but the fast tempo of the match ensured all were warm and happy in the range building, in spite of Mother Nature cooling things off outside.

Many thanks go to last night’s match staff, in the persons of EJ Corich who acted as Stage Manager, Scorekeeper and DJ. The Line was ably and most importantly SAFELY run by Steve Brazilla with the able assistance if Mark Wuesthof. “Rack’em & Stack’em” was the call to action by Steve Brasilla and the match proceeded smoothly, with 2 rounds plus a Sudden Death Final, and the field still had 4 whole minutes to spare at the end. All Right!!!!

A special thanks to stenographer Thor Palm for taking notes of the match and forwarding them to me so I had something to write about today. Thank you Thor, your help is always appreciated.

Before we go any further, as you are aware, Tuesday September 11, 2012 marked the 9th Anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center by terrorists. EJ Corich led the field of shooters in a prayer and a moment of silence for the victims of the attack.. The 9/11 attacks were more costly to America in human lives than the attack on Pearl Harbor, and let us all pray nothing of the sort will ever again be visited upon America in the future. Thank you EJ. Well done

We pick up the action of the match as Dave Barker outruns Mike Blondin, even though Mike brought in a new SW M&P 9mm pistol. It’s not the gun’s fault, Mike. Charris Denton was having a good night last night with her Taurus compact 9mm. She had a string of successes against the men until Todd Anderson outran her in a duel for 6 &1. Lee Lewis outran Mike Shiano next, followed by Klaus Rudel showing Don the door to the trailer. More will follow, Don.

Sam H. Lost a duel for All Of’em, followed by Lee beating Todd in a duel for 6&1. EJ then defeated Sam, showing him the door to the trailer, followed by Mark outrunning Charris in a duel for 6 & 1. Charris still had a well-earned “man killer” reputation on the firing line. Mark and Lee dueled back to back, with Mark winning both contests. That revolver with the fancy grips was really fast tonight, Mark. Klaus dueled with Vern next, winning a duel for All Of’em, and showed Vern the door to the trailer. The trailer is filling up fast. Fancy grips or not, EJ’s Kimber 1911 got there ahead of Mark’s revolver, followed by Klaus and Lee dueling, with Lee winning a duel for 6 & 1..

For several rounds, duels between Mark, Lee and EJ held the floor. Mark took a duel over Lee, followed by EJ outrunning Lee. Then, with the clock showing 8 minutes to 8, it was a draw to the popper between Mark and Lee, with Lee winning. Another draw to the popper

Then commenced between Mark and EJ, with Mark drawing first and shooting first. Unfortunately, Mark also missed first, an affliction not shared by EJ. Duel to EJ. For the final, it was Lee Lewis’ Rebel NightHawk against EJ Corich’s Yankee Kimber, and a duel for 6 & 1.

We hear the cannon being loaded, and the trumpets sounding the challenge. We hear the Line Marshall asking if the shooters were ready, and we hear the starting *TONE*!!. The cannon roar, the plates fall, and the poppers fall. Lee’s Rebel NightHawk has vanquished EJ’s Kimber, laying flat his own popper followed by EJ’s in short order, but second. Victory to Lee Lewis, shooting a NightHawk 1911. 2nd place to EJ Corich shooting a Kimber 1911 and third place to Mark Wuesthof shooting a Smith & Wesson 627 Revolver. Fourth Place goes to Klaus Rudel shooting a Sig 226 (I hope THOR got the spelling right, Klaus) and a very honorable mention to Dave (Vern) Barker shooting a Glock 35.

I understand the sorting of the brass after the match went well, and everyone who wanted their brass was able to get it then and there.

Good, and a good way to do it, to be emulated each and every week. Speaking of week’s, we’ll be right back here next week and we’ll do this competition again. Practice well and properly, keep your equipment in good working order, and we’ll see you next Tuesday September 18, 2012 for another match. Until then, remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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September 4, 2012

40 Entries TOP GUN – JEREMY WEINTRAUB

2ND PLACE: TODD ANDERSON

3RD PLACE: THOR PALM

4TH PLACE: JERRY FIELDS

Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the morning after falling plate match report from Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was another perfect evening for a plate match, with clear blue skies, temperatures in the upper 70s, and none of the foreboding signs of Fall one would expect from looking at the calendar. Soon though.

Many thanks as usual to our fine match staff, this week in the persons of our match director Rob Potter, our scorekeeper & DJ in Reba’s absence, EJ Corich, who did double duty as our stage manager, Rob arrived just slightly late, having taken Reba to the airport to answer a family emergency. We all pray for Reba’s sick relative. When he did get here, Rob took over the Line Marshall position with his usual care and efficiency.

First, just a quick note from the tumbler of the brass, this reporter, Hal Hansen. When I take the brass home, sort it, tumble it and package it, I try and put in each bag the amount of brass shot by one gun during the match. About 60 rounds. My theory is that if you shoot one gun you get one bag of processed brass. Two if you shoot two guns. Lately I have received complaints from shooters who shoot every match, but arrive just before the entry cut-off and find all the cleaned brass gone. Once I put the brass down on the table it’s out of my hands. Any suggestions to insure equal brass distribution should be addressed to hal2005@centurytel.net .

Our entry field was comprised of 40 guns last night, but by virtue of starting the match at 5:45pm, 15 minutes earlier than usual, we were able to finish the entire match with minutes to spare. This was in part due to the efficiency of the line Marshall Rob, and DJ EJ.

It was also due to the shooters in the match paying close attention and answering their calls to shoot in a timely manner. Thanks to all the shooters for their rapt attention and quick response to their calls.

We were once again happy to see some new shooters attend our match. Welcome indeed to Megan Baraos, to Joe Lesser, to Josh

VanRiet and Paul Ries. We hope you all enjoyed the match and will make it a regular feature of your week, every week.

So, to the action. 40 shooters entered the match tonight. We pick up the action as Todd Anderson, shooting a Glock 19, put this reporter, shooting a Kimber 1911, on the trailer. Putting shooters on the trailer is a service Todd rendered to a lot of the field tonight. Thanks a lot, Todd. Thor Palm, shooting a S&W M&P 9mm then dueled with Jeremy Weintraub, shooting a Sig Sauer X-5. This time the Yankee beat the Austrian. Enjoy it while you can, Thor.

Jerry Fields, also shooting a S&W M&P, then dueled with Wark Wuesthof, shooting a S&W Revolver. Duel to Jerry Fields. John Iverson dueled with EJ Corich next with John prevailing, followed by a duel between Jeremy and Leon Potter shooting a NightHawk 1911, a duel won by Jeremy. Todd Anderson then continued to dispense his service of putting shooters on the trailer as he outran Lee Lewis, shooting a NightHawk 1911. Jerry Fields won a duel with Jeremy next, followed by Todd Anderson further reducing the field by putting John Iverson on the trailer. Thor Palm got by Jerry Fields in a battle of 9mm S&W M&Ps, but then Jerry was dispatched to the trailer by Todd in his next duel. Jeremy Weintraub picked up on the service of dispatching shooters to the trailer with a victory against Thor, setting up the final duels between Jeremy and Todd. In the first of the last, in a duel for 3-3&1, Jeremy reduced Todd’s numbers on the board from 2 to one, and then put the Coup de Gras’ to Todd in the next duel, taking first place in the match and being hailed as tonight’s TOP GUN. 2nd place to Todd Anderson, third place to Thor Palm and fourth place to Jerry Fields.

That’s it for last night’s match, folks. We’ll meet right here again next Tuesday for another match, and it is incumbent on us all to give the hot guns some competition. Practice properly. Practice a Lot, but mostly practice safely. Remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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August 28, 2012

43 Entries TOP GUN: THE CLOCK

In a gunfight, there are no 2nd place winners

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen. It’s the “morning after” KRRC Falling Plate Match report. It was a cool 70degree evening, with a layer of broken fluffy clouds, tinged in black but dry, and 43 guns turned out to enjoy the competition. Many thanks as always to our Match Staff, tonight comprised of our Match Director Rob Potter, running solo for this event with wife Rebecca’s absence. Rob doubled as our Line Marshall, and kept the line moving quickly, efficiently, and most importantly SAFELY!!

The stage was set up by KRRC Range Officer Andy Casella. Thank you Andy for stepping in when needed and very efficiently setting up the stage. We all appreciate it.

Now, a special note of appreciation to Mark Wuesthof. In Rebecca’s absence, Mark stepped in and took over the score keeping duties for the largest entry field we have had since the current evolution of plate matches. Talk about jumping into a meat grinder. To his credit, Mark kept the show moving efficiently all the way to the end. Mark, we all appreciate your taking over the score keeping duties. The Gunny Would be proud too. Only a Marine would have the chutzpa to jump into that fray and persevere. Now, the only question is:

Will he ever do it again????”

A special thanks also to the entire entry field for their attention to Marks calling of the duels, and for their prompt response to their being called to the line. It sure wasn’t due to “foot-dragging” by the shooters that the clock crossed the line first. We had a large handful of new shooters last night, and we welcome you all. We hope you had a good time even in the face of time running out. The primary object of the game is having fun, and I’m sure everyone accomplished that. Everyone had a smile on all night long, so from that perspective I call the match a rousing success. Thanks to everyone for keeping it moving smoothly.

When time ran out, and Match Director Rob Potter called the action to a halt, it was still about two minutes to 8PM, a prudent time to call off the shooting so that no neighbors could claim we went overtime. At that time there were still 6 names on the board, plus a few in the green bucket who were still in the running, but only on their good looks (this reporter, for instance.) Due to the popularity of this match, and the swelling ranks of our competitors, I suspect that the Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter will have to adjust the format to some extent. As is often the case in such circumstances, after the match the suggestions were flowing from all the competitors to Match Director Rob. We’ll see what new ideas fall out of the cauldron. In the meantime, stand by for further announcements. You’ll read about them here first. Take care, practice well, and we’ll see you at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next in the month of September, on September 4, 2012 to be exact, as Fall closes in. In the meantime, you know what you have to do:

BIG crowd tonight entered in the match. 41 Guns entered the competition this evening, and one could hardly have picked out better weather for our match. A very comfortable 70 degrees greeted the players at game time, the sky being heavily overcast with a light but consistent breeze blowing. It was a great night for a falling plate match. But then, aren’t they all?

We had some new competitors show up tonight, and some that we haven’t seen for awhile. Our falling plate match must be becoming even more famous than we thought. We even had several people come by just to watch the action and see how the game is played. First, a hearty welcome back to Jeremy and Tawnya Weintraub. Jeremy came to play, and Tawnya came to watch Jeremy. And WOW!!! , did Jeremy come to play. Since Jeremy hadn’t been back to our match virtually since this series of matches were re-started, Jeremy must have been well rested, because although he had to work for it, Jeremy took our TOP GUN VICTORY this evening.

Many thanks to our match staff for another fine match, and for producing a match run with the precision and efficiency necessary to make a large field of shooters such as we had tonight have great duels all evening and still finish with a luxurious 21/2 minutes to spare before the 8 O’Clock cutoff time. Thanks to our Match Director Team of Rebecca and Rob Potter for producing and directing the action. Thanks to Rebecca for her expertise running the scoreboard and doing the DJ duties. Thanks to husband Rob for his expertise running the line in a SAFE and efficient manner. I’m afraid I didn’t catch who set up the stage tonight, but you know who you are, and we all thank you for it. Now, a special thank you to the entire field of competitors is in order this evening. Thanks to all 41 of you for being ready to shoot as your name was called. Thanks for smoothly and efficiently coming to the firing line, being ready to load and make ready at the Line Marshal’s direction, and quickly and efficiently unloading, showing clear, bagging or holstering your firearm after your strings of fire, then exiting the firing line smoothly, allowing the next set of competitors to mount their positions.. With a field of 41 shooters, all the smoothness, attentiveness and efficiency possible was needed, as this gave us the luxury of 21/2 entire extra minutes before the cutoff. Thanks folks, one and all for having your head in the game, as well as your firearms.

The match was run with the requirement not to use more than two magazines, each loaded with only 6 rounds. This is now the default

Ammunition “Load out” and seems to provide the balance between sufficient ammunition for any challenge, mag changes to keep

one’s dexterity in tune, and still get through the duels quickly. Two rounds of 6 also keeps the duels from becoming Bullseye matches,

and allowing Mr. Speed to stay involved as well. Unless one hears differently directly from the Match Directors, at the range, during the match, the two-magazines of 6 rounds each is what one brings to the line. Let’s see who did what while they were at the line tonight.

We pick up the action as Rob shows this reporter the door in a duel for 6 & 1. This reporter was actually doing quite well in the duel, laying waste to all 6 of the 10yd plates, and then focusing his eyes directly on his popper. Anyone who has ever played this game knows that while one may be shooting at the plates or poppers or whatever, one focuses entirely on the front sight of his/her pistol, NOT, REPEAT NOT!!!! The target!!!! Front sight, Hal. Watch the front sight!!!!! Up on the front of the slide!!!! Duel to Rob.

Mark and John then dueled, with Mark winning, followed by Jerry Fields winning a duel with Todd. Lee then put Thor on the trailer, followed by Lee putting Jerry Fields on the trailer along with all the others. Mark and Rob dueled for All of ’em, and all of them fell with a clatter, except for the poppers. Duel fought to a tie. In a duel for just the popper then, Strong Hand Only, Mark and his Revolver just edged Rob’s NightHawk for the win.

Jeremy dueled with Josiah next and was victorious, the duel being followed by one featuring Mark and Rebecca for 2 front 1 Back & the popper. Marks dueling pistol was thumping the ground in anticipation and took a close duel, so close in fact that the poppers almost

Locked together on their way down. They closed, kind of shook, bounced back from each other and Mark’s popper fell to the ground first.

Duel to Mark. Lee put a damper on Mark’s winning ways then. In a duel for 2- 2- & 1 Mark and Lee dueled with Lee winning in a duel for 6 & 1.

Then it got a bit exciting. Jeremy and Lee dueled, and Jeremy experienced a squib round. As you may or may not know, a squib round is one that has a live primer but no powder in the case. It is the result of a mistake in reloading that particular piece of ammunition, and the live primer has just enough “juice” to drive the bullet about half way up the barrel, where it totally obstructs following bullets from passing. If a squib load is followed by a live round, any combination of terrible things can happen. The barrel of the gun is almost sure to blow up, destroying the firearm. This explosion can injure the shooter if he/she isn’t very lucky, and the one predictable, virtually unavoidable result of a squib is that the shooter will be scared out of about two years growth. Tonight, Jeremy was very fortunate, as John Iverson was standing virtually right behind him and heard the soft “pop” of the primer exploding but no ignition of gunpowder. If one has been shooting for any long period of his/her life, one listens for unusual noises, and reacts immediately. John immediately jumped to contact distance behind Jeremy, grabbed his shoulders, and physically prevented him from moving his arms, or his body, at all. Did I mention that the shooter may or may not even know he/she had a squib. There is just too much else going on, and it is easy enough for a shooter to just allow the next round to be chambered and fired without a clue something is wrong. Immediately afterward however, they will know without a doubt that many many things are wrong. A special thank you to John Iverson for his attentiveness and his very quick reactions to prevent any further problems for Jeremy. In short order, Jeremy’s squib was cleared, and the action continued. A little less drama now, please.

Squib cleared, pistols reloaded, and the duel re-played, Jeremy displayed nerves of tempered steel as he came right back and defeated Lee in a duel for 3-3 & 1. It appears Lee was the one who got shook up this time. When it came time for Lee to shoot down his popper for the win, he shot Jeremy’s popper instead, and lost the duel to Jeremy. Say Thank You, Jeremy. Folks, we’re almost there.

Still competing are Jeremy Weintraub and Rob Potter. Lee, having just shot down Jeremy’s popper, put himself on the wagon with a very commendable 3rd place, and now it’s up to Jeremy and Rob to battle for tonight’s TOP GUN victory.

The challenge is for 2, 1, and the popper. Plain and simple. It’ll be from the draw; the pistols are loaded, hands are up, and we have

*TONE* The pistols are drawn, the two 10yd plates fall, one of the 25yd plates fall on each side of the rack, and Jeremy drops his popper on the warm dry sand, followed immediately by Rob’s popper on top. Victory in the duel and TOP GUN VICTORY to Jeremy Weintraub. 2nd Place to Rob Potter and third place to Lee Lewis.

That’s it for tonight folks. We’ll resume the action next Tuesday evening at 5:45PM at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It’s an exciting

And demanding game. Put it all in one sock, throw it over your shoulder, and come on down. Remember the mantra when you practice and when you compete:

It was a hot time at the range tonight. Clear BLUE SKIES, with the temperatures in the lower to Mid 80s greeted our field of 28 shooters at the start of the match this evening. This reporter made the remark last winter that I wouldn’t be happy till I could see mirage off the plates in the heat of the evening. Well, there was no mirage, but it wouldn’t have had to get much hotter for the plates on the racks to produce some warm shimmers.

Our match staff did a great job tonight as usual. Many thanks to Rob and Rebecca Potter for directing the match, and to John Iverson for doing the stage manager duties tonight. In EJ’s absence, John had the plate racks set up and all in order to start the match on time.

We all acknowledge and appreciate Rebecca Potter doing her usual great job as Scorekeeper and DJ. She had the handicap tonight of

A malfunctioning microphone, so she had to shout out the duels all evening. Rebecca, your sore throat will show much recovery by about next Wednesday or Thursday. Husband and Co-Match Director Rob Potter did his usual great job running a a smoothly functioning firing line, with the shooters moving like clockwork and most importantly always shooting SAFELY!!! Thanks so much to Rob and Rebecca for their usual great job, and thanks to John Iverson for stepping in when you were needed. A special thanks also goes to Thor Palm for taking the stenographer duties in hand so this reporter had something to write about when the match was over. While this reporter was still making vain efforts to compete against the fastest and the best on the firing line, Thor was recording the duels as they happened. Folks on the match staff, thank you one and all from all of us to all of you.

We had a returning shooter who we haven’t seen for awhile. Welcome back to Jerry Fields. Hope you had a good time Jerry. Folks, if you ever get bored shooting our plate match, I’m quite sure Jerry will be more than happy to challenge your abilities. Welcome back Jerry.

We had 3 rounds of action tonight, plus the Sudden Death Finals, and the challenges varied according to the moods of the Directors. For the first two rounds, the field was limited to 3 magazines, each loaded with 6 rounds. Challenge your opponent as you will, you all had ammo to burn. Then, when the decision was made for a third round, the format was changed to only one magazine, loaded with 8 rounds. This format was in effect during the third round as well as the Sudden Death Finals. As a consequence of having only 8 rounds, the de facto challenge for one and all, every time, was 6 of the front plates and the popper. The back plates were ignored by Director’s decree. Let’s take a look at the action as it unfolded tonight.

We pick up the action in the Sudden Death Finals as John Murran knocks down his 6 plates and his popper well before this reporter. Duel to John. Our once again new shooter, Jerry Fields, put PAID to Thor’s challenge tonight, in a fast race to the finish line. Well, fast for Jerry at least. Lee Lewis showed Matt Seagraves the door to the trailer next, followed by a fast duel between Rob Potter and John Iverson, a duel won by Rob. Chris dueled next with Reba, and was successful in the bid as he narrowly took the win from her.

Lee took a fast duel from John Iverson next, followed by Dan Fatt outrunning Mark Wuesthof. Steve Brazilla took the next duel from Mike

Blondin, ending Mike’s efforts for the evening. This reporter, Hal Hansen, then drew a duel with Rebecca Potter, which he won, putting Rebecca on the trailer with so many others. John Murran dueled with Jerry Fields next, and got by Jerry in a close duel, paving the way for Steve Brazilla to take a not-very-close-at-all duel from this reporter. Exit Hal. John Murran took a fast duel from Chris, and John Iverson took a close one from Lee. Dan Fatt followed suit by taking a duel from John Iverson, and Mark Wuesthof then took a strong-hand-only duel from Steve Brazilla.

Dan Fatt drew a duel with Lee Lewis next, and was successful in his efforts. Mark took a duel from Steve B, strong hand only, and then Lee got some payback for his last loss as he got by Mark Wuesthof in a close one. Dan Fatt took the next duel from Lee, putting Lee on the trailer with so many others going before him this evening.

John Murran and John Iverson shot to a tie, cleaning all their plates off and just leaving their poppers. In a follow-up duel just for the poppers, duel to John Iverson. Dan Fatt outran Mark Wuesthof next, followed by Mark getting back into his winning ways against John Iverson. Folks, we are about there.

In a fast duel between Rob Potter and Mark Wuesthof, Rob takes the checkered flag. Dan Fatt then dueled with Mark, with Dan winning, and for the Top Gun Victory it was Rob Potter against Dan Fatt. From the draw, the shooters are loaded and ready, their hands are raised, and we have *TONE* Rob Potter’s Nighthawk .45ACP leaps into action against Dan Fatt’s .40SW Kahr (holding only 7 shots it might be noted), and one by one in a duel measured in seconds, Rob’s plates all fall, followed very suddenly by his popper onto the warm brown sand. TOP GUN victory to ROB POTTER. 2nd Place to Dann Fatt, and third place to Mark Wuesthof.

That’s it for this match folks. We’ll do it again next Tuesday right here at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club. The temperature is projected to be in the middle 70s with no chance of rain, so it should be beautiful weather for a plate match. We’ll see you then, and in the meantime you know what you must do:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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August 7, 2012

26 Entries – TOP GUN: JOHN IVERSON

2ND PLACE – ROB POTTER

3RD PLACE – HAL HANSEN

Good morning Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to another “morning after” Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Report. It was a great night for a plate match too. Temps were in the low 70s, the sky was completely overcast, but light gray instead of threatening rain, and 26 guns turned out to enjoy the fun.

Many thanks as usual go to the match staff for producing such a fun event. Thanks go specifically to Rob & Rebecca Potter for Directing the show. Rebecca doubled in her usual role as Scorekeeper and DJ, or would that be “tripled”? With her new broadcasting system, everyone can now hear her calls to the line with no problem. Thanks as well go to husband Rob who doubles as our Chief Line Marshall, keeping the action flowing smoothly and most importantly, SAFELY!! Thanks as well go to our Stage Manager EJ Corich for having the stage set up properly and on time. Then, after the match EJ jumps on his tractor and takes down the stage and puts everything away until next week. Thanks folks. We competitors sure do appreciate it. You put on a fine match!!

We were happy to see Todd Iverson back tonight after a long absence. Todd has been working 7 days a week at his job and in his spare time has been eating and sleeping. Since Todd did make his Cameo appearance here tonight, he decided to make a lasting impression on the field with a solid 4th place finish. Good work Todd, and welcome back.

The match tonight imposed accuracy on the shooters, as well as speed. As has become, and will remain, the defacto format: The shooters can bring only two magazines to the line, each one filled with only 6 rounds of ammunition. That gives the shooter 12 rounds to use to solve one’s problem, and even with a challenge for All Of’em gives 2 whole extra rounds. Shoot fast, but don’t exceed your body’s speed limit. You cannot miss fast enough to win.

26 entries started the match, and at the end of the Sudden Death Finals, the number was but 3: John Iverson, Rob Potter and this reporter – Hal Hansen. And that, folks, is the way they finished. Rob Potter dueled with this reporter in a challenge of 6 & 1, and while this reporter has a long list of excuses to account for his loss (printed list available on request), mostly Rob just shot faster and straighter. Exit Hal. For the final then, it was John Iverson vs. Rob Potter in a duel for All Of’em, and All Of John’s fell before all of Rob’s, so the title of TOP GUN goes to JOHN IVERSON.

2nd to ROB POTTER and 3rd to HAL HANSEN.

Congratulations to the winners, and congratulations to all the competitors for a fast fun and intense night of shooting. We’ll meet right back here next week to do it again, so in the meantime you know the drill:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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July 31, 2012

28 Entries TOP GUN: ROB POTTER

2nd Place – Mark Wuesthof

3rd Place – EJ Corich

Good evening ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s weekly falling plate match. It’s a beautiful end of July evening, with the temperature at 75degrees and widely scattered clouds accenting the deep summer blue sky.28 Guns entered this evening’s match. We are pleased to welcome John Thomas to our ranks tonight. John, welcome, and we hope to see you right here every Tuesday evening.Many thanks to our Match Staff this evening for producing another really fine match. We thank our Match Director team of Rob & Rebecca Potter, and specifically want to thank Rebecca Potter for acting as Scorekeeper and DJ. Thanks to Rob Potter for being our Head Line Marshall. Last but by no means least, thanks to our Stage Manager EJ Corich for having the stage all set up and ready to go on time, allowing our match to start punctually. EJ even had the stage set up in time to allow for a bit of pre-match practice before the clock struck 6PM and the fun began in earnest. A very special thank you to Aubrey Reed for taking up the banner of Stenographer tonight. This reporter accidently found himself in the thick of the battle almost to the very end, which makes recording winners and losers of the many duels somewhat more challenging than is sometimes accurately possible. Many thanks to Aubrey for stepping in and recording the results of the duels. This reporter is especially thankful to Aubrey, as I have noticed that when a woman does the stenography, I can actually read the writing. Thanks again Aubrey.Due to the large field tonight, we started the match with a 2 magazine limit. If you can’t knock all your plates down with 12 rounds, 12 more probably won’t help. When we entered the third round, excellent accuracy became even more of a prerequisite, as only one magazine or speed-loader with a total load-out of 8 rounds was mandated by the Match Staff. Apparently the premium on accuracy paid off, as when the noisy part of the match was finally over, the clock said we had time to spare, about 11/2 minutes. For the first two rounds then, the challenges were wide open. 12 rounds were available to knock down only 10 targets. However, when round number three started, the 8 round load-out didn’t allow for enough rounds to drop all the plates, so the De-Facto challenge was, almost always, 6 & 1, which of course left one with the luxury of one entire extra round. Almost like having too much money, wasn’t it?We begin the coverage of tonight’s match with this reporter putting Thor Palm on the trailer. Exit Thor. Hal drew Mathew Seagraves and his Glock 22 next, and led Mathew to the finish line with his Kimber 1911. Rebecca and Chris dueled next, with Rebecca taking the win,and then Mark and his Smith & Wesson Revolver took a close duel from EJ and his Kimber. Mark follows back to back with a win in a duel with John Murrin in a fast race to see who can drop 2 plates and the popper. Mark Wuesthof did it first, sending John to join his fellows on the trailer.

Rob and Mathew Seagraves dueled next, going for 1 plate and the popper, and Rob’s popper fell first this time. In a battle of the Kimbers, EJ’s was louder and therefore faster than this reporters, and took a very close duel from Hal. Leon took the next duel from Mathew, followed by a duel between Mark Wuesthof and his SW Revolver and Rebecca Potter and her NightHawk. This duel initiated a series of skirmishes between Yankee Kimbers and SW Revolvers, against Rebel NightHawks, battles which started out badly for the NightHawks. Duel to Mark. Hal & Rebecca dueled next, again a Yankee Kimber against a Rebel NightHawk, and again the Yankee Kimber came away a victor in a battle for 6 & 1 strong-hand only. Duel to Hal. Leon and Mark dueled next, with yet again a Yankee S&W Revolver against a Rebel NightHawk 1911. Again the skirmish goes to the Yankee gun, as Mark takes a fast duel from Leon. Exit Leon.

Folks, we’re getting down to the good stuff here. A couple of Yankees dueled next, with Mark Wuesthof’s S&W Revolver taking a close duel from this reporter and his Kimber. Finally, in a duel of two Kimbers, EJ Corich takes a close, very close duel from this reporter, politely opening the door to the trailer and inviting this reporter to join the other lost souls for the remainder of the match. Now it’s finally down to Mathew Seagraves and his Glock 22, Rob Potter and his NightHawk, Mark Wuesthof with his S&W Revolver, and Rebecca Potter and her NightHawk.

Rob Potter puts “Paid” to Mathew Seagraves challenge tonight, sending Mathew to the trailer. Mark Wuesthof and his Yankee S&W Revolver dueled with Rebecca’s NightHawk then, and Mark’s Revolver put Rebecca’s NightHawk in the feeder in the trailer for the duration. Exit Rebecca. Mark dueled then with EJ Corich, and the S&W Yankee Revolver edged out the Yankee Kimber in a very close duel, and EJ’s match is done. Folks, we’re here. For the win, Rob Potter and his Rebel NightHawk and Mark Wuesthof and his Yankee

S&W Revolver come to the line. The challenge is of course for 6 & 1, from the draw. The shooters are loaded and ready, their hands are up, and in just a second we have “TONE.” THUNDER ROLLS, the plates rattle and fall, and in two heartbeats, Rob Potter’s popper hits the warm green grass, followed closely by Mark’s. The Rebel NightHawk is victorious against the Yankee S&W Revolver, proving again that it matters not who wins all the battles, but only WHO WINS THE WAR!!!!

Rob Potter has won tonight’s Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Match, with Mark Wuesthof finishing 2nd, and EJ Corich finishing Third. Congratulations to Rob, Mark and EJ, and congratulations to all the entrants in tonight’s match for a fun, fast, accurate and most importantly, a SAFEmatch.

That’s it for tonight folks. We’ll meet right back here again next Tuesday at 6PM and see who’s hot then. Until then, you know what you must do to prevail:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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July 24, 2012

25 Guns – TOP GUN: DAN FATT

2nd Place – Mike Schiano

3rd Place – Thor Palm

Good evening plate shooters, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club for our weekly falling plate match. This reporter missed tonight’s match, so I want to give a special thanks to Thor Palm for sending me the data and “color” from the event so I can record it for history. The weather and temperature were perfect for a match tonight, so come along and watch the action unfold through Thor’s eyes and the nimble fingers of this reporter.

Many thanks to our Match Staff tonight. EJ Corich and Steve Washington shared Match Director duties, EJ Corich ran the board, while Steve Washington, Mark Wuesthof and Dan Fatt ran the line. The stage was set up by Steve Washington and EJ Corich, and the takedown was by anyone and everyone that was handy and willing. Rob and Rebecca Potter were taking a night off tonight, probably preparing for their IDPA Regional match at Paul Bunyon this coming weekend. Good luck Rob and Reba. You were missed.

We had a new shooter tonight, in the person of 11 year old Michael Ranuid. He is the son of Aubrey Reed. Michael tried out a few guns prior to the action beginning, and settled on, not surprisingly, a S&W 9mm M&P. It served him well, as Michael acquitted himself proudly with it in action. The future in our sport, as defenders of the Second Amendment and as competitors, is with the youth.

In Michel’s case, the future is bright!!!! Welcome Michael. We hope you enjoyed the match, and will make it a regular event on your calendar. Thank you Aubrey for bringing him. With backing and encouragement from both Aubrey and Mathew Seagraves, Michael will soon be leading the way to the winner’s podium in pistol competition. Just imagine, all you Senior shooters, getting into this sport with all the necessary encouragement, at 11 yrs old. Rob Leatham and scores of other nationally ranked shooters, watch out.

Dan Moore returned to our ranks tonight. Dan has been away on a once-in-a-lifetime trip from the Pacific Northwest on his Kawasaki 250cc Motorcycle. His odyssey took him from Western Washington in Puget Sound down to Baja, California where he took a boat across the Gulf of Mexico to Mazatlan, and then down the dusty Mexican roads in Central America and across the Panama Canal. He ended up in Argentina from where he started his return trip home. That is a mighty long trip on such a small motorcycle. There is a metaphor for Dan’s lust for adventure and his courage in undertaking this trip, but due to the family nature of this report I’ll just say that “They are made of BRASS” Dan, and welcome back.

Steve Washington is going to be away from our match for four months, starting tomorrow. Steve will be traveling to San Diego to join many, many others as they work to rebuild and re-fit the Aircraft Carrier – USS Carl Vinson. Good luck and God Speed Steve, we hope to see you back here in October or November. Enjoy the weather in San Diego. We all know it’ll be hell, but someone has to do it.

To return to the match, 25 guns entered the match, and 3 were still standing at the end of the Sudden Death Finals. In the Sudden Death Finals, due to time restraints, the de-facto challenge was 6 & 1 on the 10 yd plates, with no use of the 25yd plates. When the match concluded, there were still 2 minutes to spare, so the format worked. Many thanks to all the shooters for being ready to rock when it was their turn to shoot.

The match and the TOP GUN title was won by Dan Fatt, shooting a Para double stack .45ACP 1911. 2nd Place went to Mike Schiano, shooting a 9mm Glock 34. Third Place went to Thor Palm, shooting a S&W M&P 9mm. Thanks to all the competitors for attending and contributing to another fine match. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday July 31, 2012 at 5:45PM. Until then, remember how we do it at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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July 17, 2012

34 Entries TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

2nd Place – John Iverson

3rd Place – Lee Lewis

Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Match, as seen by this reporter “The Morning After.” We had another great turnout for the match, with a total of 34 entries. Many thanks to our Match Staff

for another fine & fun evening. Thanks to our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter, and Steve Washington. Rob did his usual fine job as Chief Line Marshall, with much assistance by Steve. Rebecca did her usual fine job on the mic and the scoreboard, and Steve doubled as our Stage Manager with much assistance by Leon Potter. After the match many of the shooters got together to take down the stage and process the brass. All in all a fine team effort by everyone.

Veteran plate match competitor Mathew Seagraves attained distinction tonight. He is the guy that brought our new plate shooter, Aubrey Reed. Aubrey, we hope you had a good time tonight and will return often.

Immediately after the match really got going last night, one of the plates on one of the 10yd plate racks broke. So, one of the plates from the other 10yd rack was removed and the de facto duel for the preliminaries became 5x10yd plates, 1x -25yd plate and the popper –

So 5, 1 & 1. 2 Mags total at the line with 6 rounds per mag. We had several ties at the end of the preliminary duels, with the poppers both still standing, and they were handled with a draw, & the popper engaged. Quick justice. As the Sudden Death Finals begin, challenges were opened up for the plates and 3 mags were allowed with 6 rounds each. The Match Staff kept a wary eye on the clock, but the Sudden Death Finals concluded with 10 minutes to spare tonight. Puulleennty of Time.

We join the Sudden Death Finals as 34 guns have become but Eight. Then it’s seven after Sam puts this reporter on the trailer in a fast accurate duel, at least for Sam. Exit Hal. Tom draws a duel with Rob next, and Tom joins Hal on the trailer, exit Tom. John Iverson and Lee Lewis duel then, with Lee winning it. Reba and Mark follow, with Mark taking the win. Rob and Lee duel next in a battle of NightHawks, with Rob’s bird of prey grabbing the win. Sam joins the growing crowd on the trailer next, a victim of John Iverson. Mark and Lee then duel, with Lee taking a win and showing Mark the door to the trailer. Mark is the winner (and only competitor tonight) in the Revolver Class. Thor and Rebecca duel, and Rebecca shows Thor the door (to the trailer), and then Rebecca follows up with a win over John Iverson. Well done, Rebecca. Not many are beating John this evening. Lee and Rob duel, with Lee taking this one. In a 5 & 1 Weak Hand Only challenge, John and Rebecca duel with John winning this one, exit Reba. And folks, we’re about down to it. We have 3 guns remaining, each with one (1) number: Rob, John and Lee. Rob and Lee duel, with Rob winning, exit Lee Lewis with a fine 3rd Place finish. For the TOP GUN Title then, it’s Rob Potter and John Iverson. The Duel is for All Of’em, from the draw of course. They are loaded and ready, their hands are up, and we have *TONE*. In a buzz of bullets, the 10yd plates all fall, then the 25yd plates bite the dust, and finally Rob Potter’s popper drops, followed very closely indeed by John Iverson’s. Rob’s NightHawk circles up and away, the TOP GUN victory firmly in it’s talons. 2nd Place to John Iverson and third Place to Lee Lewis.

That was the way it was at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club last night folks. Join us right here next week and we’ll see what twists and turns the Match Staff has in store for us then. Actually, none of the Match Staff have anything in mind yet, but they will. Join us here to see what it is, and see if you have the skill to deal with it. Practice is indicated. Until then, always remember how we do it at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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July 10, 2012

31 Guns Entered TOP GUN – MARK WUESTHOF

2nd Place – Thor Palm

3rd Place – Rob Potter

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s review of last night’s Falling Plate Match. It was a sunny July evening, with the temperature hovering just barely under 90 degrees at Game Time. 31 guns came out to enjoy the competition, the sunny weather, and the conviviality last night, and it was a match filled with speed, accuracy, variety, and lots and lots of challenge.

Many thanks to our Match Staff for producing another great match. Many thanks to our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter for hosting us all. Rebecca of course doubled as our ScoreKeeper and our DJ, while husband Rob doubled as our Head Line Marshall. We wish to extend a hearty thank you to Tom Berndt, one of KRRC’s Range Officers, who ran the tractor to set up and take down the plate racks and poppers to give us something to shoot at. So far, and we hope to change this in the immediate future, Tom doesn’t even compete in the plate matches but made himself available to help us out with the tractor work anyway. Thanks Tom.

All this efficiency must have been effective, because at the conclusion of the Sudden Death Final, we had one whole minute left before the mandatory cutoff of 8PM. Close, but good enough.

A few changes were made for last night’s match; There were no 25yd plates set out, so the De Facto Challenge was 6 & 1,

The 10yd plates suffered mightily. The vast majority of the strings of fire commenced from the holster, and that was neat. Then, with the clock informing us to hurry even more, when the Sudden Death final started the dictum came from on High (Rob and Reba, our Match Directors), to load up one magazine with 8 rounds, and no more mag changes were allowed. Suddenly Accuracy became paramount. Instead of carrying as many as 18 rounds to the line, one had 8, so don’t miss. Many did miss, and when their string of fire ended, plates were still standing, and laughing. Winner of the duel to whoever knocked down the most plates. A few times both duelers knocked all the plates down, but ran out of ammo before engaging the poppers. Then a second duel was called for that engaged just the poppers. Those duels sure didn’t take long. All in all, a new dimension was added, with an emphasis on accuracy. I have been assured there will be other “tweaks” to the system in the future, and to never assume anything about format. The one immutable constant of life is change,

and no less so at KRRC’s Falling Plate matches.

31 guns came to play last night, and at the end of the preliminaries there were but 7. Follow along with us as we crown a winner.

We join the action as Rob gets ahead of this reporter, and stays there.. Rob’s NightHawk seemed to knock all the plates down with one round.. Well, it seemed that fast. Reba drew Thor in the following duel, and Thor got there first by a nose. Mark dueled with Sam then, and Mark’s SW 8 shot revolver knocked’em all down with 2 to spare. Mark, all the speed came from those fancy grips you have on that revolver. All you had to do was flash the grips at the plates, and they would all fall down in supplication. Exit Sam.

Steve then dueled with Reba, and and took that duel, exit Reba. Mark came up again, this time against this reporter, and this reporter

was once again struck blind by the beauty of Mark’s grips, so Mark took the duel, exit Hal. The fact of Mark’s extreme speed and accuracy played no part in his victory. It was all in the beauty of the grips..

Thor dueled with Steve next, and put paid to his efforts. Exit Steve. Mark dueled with Rob next and Rob took the win, even in the face of the beauty of Mark’s grips. Well done Rob. Your concentration was admirable. Thor dueled with Mark next, and Thor took the win. They had a rematch in the very next duel, and Mark got revenge with a quick win over Thor. Then there was a three-Peat, with yet another duel between Mark and Thor, with Thor winning this one. Yes, they both had a lot of numbers on the board.

Then came one of the anomalys of our match tonight. Mark and Rob dueled next, and both knocked all their plates down, but ran out of ammo before engaging the poppers. Tied duel. In part B of the duel, from the draw, they engaged the poppers and Mark’s beautiful revolver dropped his popper even before Rob’s NightHawk. Duel to Mark, and exit Rob. So, for the match win, once again it’s between Mark Wuesthof and Thor Palm, the challenge of course being 6 & 1 from the holster, Mark’s SW 8 shot revolver with the beautiful grips against Thor’s plain black Glock. Hardly seems fair, does it? The shooters are loaded and holstered, their hands are up, and we have

TONE!!! Mark & Thor draw, the sun reflects off Mark’s beautiful grips blinding Thor, and Mark drops all his plates and his popper in about 4 seconds flat. Once again, the speed and accuracy of Mark’s shooting played a minor role in his victory tonight. Any revolver with grips that beautiful couldn’t possibly lose.

Tonight’s TOP GUN VICTORY to Mark Wuesthof, 2nd to Thor Palm, and third place to Rob Potter.

That’s it for tonight folks. See you next Tuesday, when we’ll play this game again. In the meantime, practice a lot, practice properly, and buy really beautiful grips for your firearms so you can successfully compete against Mark. Well, maybe a lot of really good practice would serve one just as well. We’ll see. In the meantime, remember the mantra:

The match was well attended and well contested tonight, with 35 Guns turning out to contest the event. This was a large field and one we look forward to seeing each and every Tuesday evening. Welcome one and all. Welcome to the new shooter Robert Starkey, a competitor who obviously came to play tonight. In his first effort competing for fame and fortune, Robert turned in a very impressive 2nd place finish with his Glock 34, impressive indeed for a first time effort.

Many thanks to our Match Staff for producing such a great match with such a large field. Many thanks in particular to our Stage Manager EJ Corich for having the stage set up on time. Thanks to Rebecca Potter for running the board and being our DJ, and many thanks to Rob Potter and Steve Washington for running the line, efficiently and safely. Due to the time limitations and the large field, restrictions were put in place to shoot only 6 plates total plus the popper, and the requirement to accomplish this with only 2 magazines. Shoot as fast as you safely can, but don’t miss much. Many thanks to the entire field for listening to Reba on the mic and being ready to shoot when called. It really helped make the match run smoothly and efficiently.

As the Sudden Death Finale started to wind down, the 35 guns had become but 8. A tip of the hat to Rob Potter for stepping back and allowing the rest of the field to advance without him. Rob’s NightHawk had had a busy night, so he put it on it’s pedestal, fed it a fresh mouse, and gave it the rest of the night off. Well done, Rob. We pick up the action as the 8 remaining guns advance in their search for fame and fortune, and we’ll start with a duel between Dave Aikens and his Beretta 92 and Robert Starkey shooting his Glock 34.

The duel between Dave and Robert was for 6&1, and Dave got his six down first, duel to Dave. EJ and his Kimber then dueled with Dave, and Dave and his Beretta 92 won that one too. Dave and his Beretta made it three in a row with a win in a duel with Verne Barker and his Glock 35. EJ and his Kimber then drew a duel with Lee Lewis and his NightHawk, and EJ took that duel in a fast North South skirmish. Then followed a duel between Dave Aikens and his Beretta, and Robert Starkey with his Glock, with Robert and his Glock winning that one. That long-slide Glock is doing a good job tonight.

A note of humor followed next, with a duel between Lee Lewis and his NightHawk and Thor Palm and his Glock. The challenge was for three plates at 25 yds and 3 plates at 10 yds followed by the popper. Thor shot the 3 and 3 plan, while Lee got creative and shot 6 & 1, successfully. Thor complained that he would have beaten Lee, if Lee had shot 3 & 3 instead of 6 & 1. Well, gee, Thor. Anyone could have beaten Lee if they had shot faster and more accurately. Woulda, coulda, shoulda. Whine whine whine. It’s always hard to beat Lee’s NightHawk, even if he does follow the plan. No more excuses, and we progress.

Robert Starkey dueled with Vern Barker next, with Vern winning. Thor dueled with Tom, a duel won by Thor. Robert dueled with Rebecca, with Robert winning, followed by Lee and Todd Anderson dueling with Lee winning. EJ and Lee dueled with EJ winning,

followed by Rob Potter dueling with Dave Aiken, with Rob winning and then bowing out of the competition. Rob just didn’t have enough room in his garage for another first prize Ferrari. Thor and Robert dueled next with Thor winning. The duel was repeated with Robert winning this one and finally Robert and Dave Aiken dueled for the win with Dave Aiken winning it all. 2nd Place to Robert Starkey, third to EJ Corich and 4th to Verne Barker. Well done one and all, for a fast well-fought and especially a SAFE match.

That’s it for tonight folks. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday July 3, 2012, the night before our Independence Day Celebration.

When you sit down to eat the food from your BBQ, remember the meaning of the Holiday, and especially remember our Veterans who made the freedom we enjoy in America possible. We’ll see you all next week, and in the meantime practice a lot and practice properly.

Always remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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June 19, 2012

32 Guns Entered TOP GUN – EJ CORICH

2ND PLACE – JOHN IVERSON

3RD PLACE – ROB POTTER

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to a review of last night’s falling plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club.

We had a large 32 gun turnout last night, and the match staff wishes to thank all the many competitors for being ready when it was their turn and allowing the match to move along smoothly. Thanks go to the Match Staff for hosting and producing such a smoothly running match as well. Thanks to Rebecca Potter for running the scoreboard, the microphone and her NightHawk 1911, to husband Rob for running the firing line, and to EJ Corich for having the stage set up and ready before the festivities began sharply at 6PM. Thanks Folks, great match.

32 Guns Entered the match last night, and toward the end of the Sudden Death Final the number was much much smaller. We join the carnage as Rob Potter puts this reporter out of his misery in a very fast duel of 6&1. Well, at least Rob’s string of fire was fast. Rob then joined a Strong Hand only duel with John Iverson, and Rob won that one. John came back with a victory over Dan Fatt, putting Dan on the edge with only one number left. Rebecca Potter then put Thor on the trailer with a strong hand only duel. Maybe it should be said to be a Strong Wing duel, considering her NightHawk 1911. EJ next put paid to Vern’s efforts for the evening, followed by a win by Mark Wuesthof over John Iverson.

EJ put Dan on the trailer with a quick duel, where he was joined by Lee Lewis, sent packing by John Iverson. It was now down to 4; Rob Potter, EJ Corich, Rebecca Potter and Mark Wuesthof. Looking at the clock, the evening was coming to a screeching halt, done or not, in just a few minutes, so the duels got faster and shorter. The 25yd plate rack had by now been about forgotten, as time dictated a lot of 6&1 duels, and when Rob Potter arrived at the line to duel with Mark Wuesthof, they got shorter yet, with a challenge of 2 & 1. Rob won that one and Reba and EJ then took center stage for a 6 &1 duel won by EJ, putting Paid to Rebecca’s challenge.

Mark Wuesthof got back on the winning track next in a duel for the popper from the draw, the firing line suddenly resembling a showdown at Tombstone, Arizona at high noon. Mark’s Smith & Wesson Revolver gunned down the popper just barely ahead of EJ’s Yankee Kimber. John Iverson then faced EJ, in a successful challenge of 2 & 1. Rob Potter dueled with Mark Wuesthof in a challenge for one 10 yd plate, one 25 yd plate and the popper, a duel won by Rob. Mark Wuesthof got back on the winning track next in a duel for 2 & 1 against EJ, and Rob Potter emerged victorious in a duel against EJ for 2 + 2 & the popper. Rob Potter, more in a race with the clock than anyone else, showed excellent sportsmanship by stepping back and leaving the race to Mark Wuesthof, John Iverson and EJ, giving Rob a third place finish for the night. John Iverson, in a duel moving as fast as the second hand on the clock, put Mark Wuesthof on the trailer, leaving it to EJ Corich and John Iverson to duel for tonight’s win. The duel was for 6 & 1, and EJ’s 6 dropped just ahead of John Iverson’s, giving EJ Corich tonight’s victory, with John Iverson 2nd and Rob Potter Third. Well done to all the competitors, for a fast, smooth, and especially a SAFE Match.

A quick review of a couple of new features of the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Matches. As always, the matches will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6PM. We request everyone to be in attendance by 5:45PM to let the match staff get everyone signed up ahead of the 6PM START. The matches will end by 8PM, and the brass will be collected and sorted on the spot. If you want your brass, be prepared to help take down the stage and help in the sorting of the brass. If you leave immediately at the end of the shooting, your brass will be distributed to someone who stays to help.

The Match Staff, as well as the rest of the field of field wish to welcome the new shooters. Welcome to Adam Haugen, to Sam Hovey, to Don Page and to Teri, Bobby and Robbie Davis. We’re mighty happy to have you folks on board, and we hope you enjoyed the match and will put it on your “to do” calendar every week.

So until next Tuesday at 6PM sharp then, everyone stay safe and healthy, practice a lot and do it safely. Remember the axiom of the competitive shooter:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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June 12, 2012

25 Guns Entered TOP GUN: ROB POTTER

2ND PLACE: ROBERT PETERSON

3RD PLACE: THOR PALM

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and a cloudy cool evening enjoyed by 25 Guns. This reporter didn’t make it to the match tonight, so I thank Thor Palm for his excellent rendition of the event. Many thanks to the match staff for their usual excellent job, and thanks to the competitors for pitching in when necessary to keep the event running smoothly and efficiently.

25 Guns started the event, but in the end it came down to 5 as we enter the last of the Sudden Death Finals. Rob Potter drew a duel with Dave Barker, which he won, putting Paid!!! To Dave Barker’s bid for the evening. This brought up EJ Corich and Thor Palm for a duel won by Thor. Robert thenended Thor’s bid which brought Rob and Robert up back to back to decide it all. Rob’s NightHawk 1911 must have been hungry, because it spoke loudly and effectively as it outran Robert in both duels to win the coveted TOP GUN CHAMPIONSHIP. 2nd Place to Robert Peterson, 3rd Place to Thor Palm, 4th Place to EJ Corich and 5th Place to David Barker. Well done, Shooters.

That’s it for tonight folks, we’ll see you right here next Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 6:00PM. In the meantime, practice a lot and always remember:

“THE RACE MAY NOT ALWAYS GO TO THE SWIFTEST, BUT THAT’S THE WAY TO BET.”

Hal

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June 5, 2012

18 Guns Mark Wuesthof

2nd Place – EJ Corich

3rd Place – Thor Palm

Good Day Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Tuesday evening falling plate matches. In this incarnation, the Tuesday events were conceived to be practices, with the matches themselves to be held every two weeks on Sunday afternoons. The Sunday matches are still being designed and scheduled, and we’ll know more about them soon, but for now the Tuesday practices have taken on the best features of the last series of matches, and adapted perfectly to the time available on Tuesday evenings. The Draw Class, per se, has been modified so that on each duel if the competitors want to draw, they can draw from their holsters to initiate a string of fire. Drawing from the holster is now totally an option. The scoring and format is otherwise exactly the same, and we know without a doubt that the noisy part of the match will be over by 8PM. Tonight we had 18 guns signed up to shoot, and everyone got a lot shooting, virtually no standing around waiting, 3 complete rounds of competition and the Sudden Death Finale, and we were still done with time to spare.

18 Guns competed tonight, and by the end of the evening it came down to 3: EJ Corich, Mark Wuesthof and Thor Palm. EJ put paid to Thor’s bid in a fast duel of 2-1 2-1 2-1 & the popper, EJ’s Specialty. EJ’s Kimber spoke loudly and with authority, sending Thor’s Glock to the showers and bringing up the final challenger, Mark Wuesthof. Mark had 4 numbers to EJ’s 2, but in the first couple of duels EJ’s Kimber evened the score at 2 & 2. At this point, Mark’s Smith & Wesson Revolver awakened, and in the next two duels put EJ’s bid to bed and emerged as the evening’s winner, Tonight’s TOP GUN. EJ Corich took a well-deserved 2nd Place and Thor Palm and his Austrian Glock took 3rd.

Many thanks indeed to the match staff tonight, for bringing us an evening filled with good competition, and a smooth format to exercise it. Thanks to EJ Corich for running the board and playing DJ, Thanks to EJ and Steve for setting up the stage, Thanks to Rob Potter for his sharp eyes well exercised as Chief Line Marshall, and thanks to everyone for helping take down the stage after the match. We’ll see everyone here next Tuesday evening at 6PM for next week’s Tuesday event, and stand by for the Sunday schedule, which will be broadcast to all when it’s set. In the meantime, practice a lot, practice properly, and always remember the mantra:

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for the first plate match of February 2012. The match was fortunate to fall on one of the few warm dry days we’ve had for awhile, and on the evening of the first 60degree day of 2012. Typically, 60 degree days don’t come until early April, so we count ourselves lucky. This reporter apologizes for the brevity of the report tonight, as circumstances conspired against my attending the match, and I wish to thank Rob & Rebecca Potter for getting me the finishing order of the classes, Stock & Draw, and congratulations to Lee Lewis for taking the TOP GUN FINAL.

Many thanks to our Match Staff for another safe, well-run match. Specifically thanks to Rob & Rebecca Potter, and Steve Washington for hosting and directing the match, as well as EJ Corich for setting up the stage and being in charge of the dismantling after the match. Rebecca was, as usual, running the score table and Rob did his usual excellent, safe job running the firing line, no doubt with plenty of help.

We’ll meet right back here next Tuesday, February 14, 2012 and we’ll see who’s hot then. In the meantime, remember the mantra of the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match Competitors:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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January 31, 2012

32 Guns Entered – TOP GUN – EJ CORICH

21 Stock – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Stock – Mark Wuesthof

3rd Stock – EJ Corich

11 Draw – Class won by EJ Corich

2nd Draw – Hal Hansen

3rd Draw – Tim Ridenour

Good evening, Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and to the end of the first month of 2012. It was obvious it was January, as it was in the low 40s, raining lightly, but with 2 heaters roaring, and our guns blazing, it was as Summer in the Pacific NorthWest. And, it gets better. In addition to having both regular heaters working properly, we now have a third heater, not currently running, but to be repaired ASAP. With 3 heaters in our pistol range up and running, it will be Summer at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club all year around.

32 Guns signed up to play on this balmy January evening, 21 Stock and 11 Draw. Rebecca Potter alone represented the Ladies tonight, so she and her NightHawk made up in success what she lacked in numbers, but more about that shortly. The Draw Class concluded first, so we’ll cover it first.

11 Guns entered to Draw and Fire tonight, and toward the end of the Sudden Death Finals there were but 3, EJ Corich shooting his Kimber, this reporter, Hal Hansen, shooting his Glock, and Tim Ridenour and his Smith & Wesson Revolver. EJ won a quick duel with Hal, which brought Tim to the line to duel with Hal, and attempt to put an end to Hal’s bid. Well, Hal, still smarting from the duel with EJ, got just a little bit of payback, putting Tim on the trailer with a well-deserved 3rd Place in the Draw Class. This brought

EJ and Hal to the line to decide the Draw Class, and against all logic Hal accepted EJ’s challenge for a 2-1 2-1 2-1 + popper duel.

To make a short story somewhat longer, EJ Corich dropped the popper first, winning the Draw Class Final tonight. 2nd Draw to Hal Hansen, & 3rd Draw to Tim Ridenour.

In the Stock Class, 21 Guns entered the fray, and toward the very end of the Stock Class Sudden Death Final, there were but 4:

Rebecca Potter with her REBEL NightHawk, Mark Wuesthof shooting a 1911, having broken his revolver early in the match, EJ Corich and his YANKEE Kimber, and Steve Washington and his 1911. Rebecca took an extremely close duel from Steve, by about one blond hair, in a duel for All Of’em, which brought Mark to the line to duel with Steve, successfully, putting Steve on the trailer with a 4th Place Stock Class finish. This brought Reba & EJ to the line in a preview of the final, and Rebecca took this duel for 6+1+the popper, Strong hand only. In back to back duels then, Reba faced Mark , first in a duel for 6 + 1 + Popper, won by Mark in a very very close duel, which left Mark & Reba tied with 1 number. The duel was for 6 + 1 Strong Hand Only, and once again Reba’s Strong Right Hand won the day, giving Rebecca Potter the Stock Class Victory. Maybe one day all the guys in this match will learn about accepting challenges from Reba involving duels, Strong Hand Only. Naaahhhhh….. Mark takes a well-deserved 2nd Place Stock and EJ takes the 3rd Place honors. And now it’s on to TOP GUN.

From the Draw Class, EJ Corich and his Yankee Kimber 1911 walk to the line. From the Stock Class, Rebecca Potter brings her Rebel NightHawk Custom 1911 to the battle line. The duel will commence from the holster, the weapons are locked and loaded,

The combatants are in the surrender position, the ddddddrummmms rrrrrrroooolllllll, the bugles blare, and the battle is joined.

The challenge is for 3 plates at 25yds, and the popper. The cannon roar, the plates fall one by one, and the poppers fall one upon the other, with EJ’S YANKEE KIMBER dropping his popper tight to the cold wet ground. Tonight it’s a victory for EJCORICH

And his KIMBER from New York City. Reba’s Rebel NightHawk picks itself up, dusts itself off, and vows to once again rise from the ashes. Next week actually, and we hope you are all here to see it. In the meantime when you are practicing, always remember,

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to 2012. It was a cold January evening at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club,

With the temperature hovering in the mid-thirties and covered by a full overcast. It was dry however, and 11/2 heaters were working, so it was manageable. One heater kept going out, so the other one was hard to find what with all the people crowded around it. Many thanks as usual to our Match Staff, in the persons of our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter, and Steve Washington. Rebecca did her usual great job on the scoreboard & microphone, leaving the line management to Rob & Steve. This resulted in smooth, steady and especially safe match operations. Thanks for having the stage all set up on time go to our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, with some help from whoever was handy. Thanks folks, as usual, you did well. So let’s see how the action unfolded at the start of this new year. We had a great entry list tonight, with numbers approaching our high entry record for the match. Not quite, but close.

In the Stock Class, 31 Guns entered the match, and toward the end of the Sudden Death Final we still had 6 guns competing for the class win. We start off the finals with a duel between Debra Kurre and Lee Lewis. Debra shared the Ladies Class tonight with Rebecca, and the fact of their still contending at this late stage of the match speaks volumes about their level of skill. Reba had just gone out on the previous duel with Thor Palm in a fast duel, leaving Debra still contending for the Ladies Class honors.

Thor Palm managed to make it to the match tonight, his having recently entered a new profession, finding as most of us have, that working for a living really gets in the way of our shooting. Still, Thor managed to finish 3rd in the Stock Class, and 2nd in Draw, so apparently his current employed status doesn’t interfere too much with his chosen sport. But, to continue. Lee and his NightHawk puts Debra and her new SpringField Armory Range Officer Pistol on the trailer, before continuing his onslaught against Dan Fatt, putting him on the trailer as well. Thor Palm dueled next with Loren DeShon, and Thor and his Galloping Glock

emerged victorious over Loren, and his HK MP-7, no mean feat that. Rob Potter stepped up to the line then, and put an end to Lee Lewis’ bid for victory with a fast string, again with his NightHawk. Rob followed up with a fast win over Thor, putting Thor on the trailer, taking the win in the Stock Class and advancing to the TOP GUN FINAL. 2nd Stock to Thor Palm, and 3rd Stock to Lee Lewis.

In the Draw Class, possibly a new high entry of 15 Guns started the New Year. Toward the end of the Sudden Death Final 7Guns were still competing. Tim Ridenour put paid to James Austin’s bid tonight. Reba took a fast duel over Debra Kurre, followed by Thor Palm winning a good duel over Tim, sending Tim to the trailer, along with almost everyone else. Rebecca Potter

Took a duel win over EJ Corich. EJ came back with a win over Thor, followed by a win in a duel over Rebecca. Rebecca had 2 numbers, to EJs 1, but now they are even at 1 number apiece. In a confused, malfunction ridden duel, slower than the 2nd coming,

EJ took the win. When asked if EJ wanted to give Rebecca another chance at it, EJ very wisely decided to take the win, and RUN,

Straight into the TOP GUN FINAL. 2nd Draw to Rebecca Potter and 3rd Draw to Thor Palm. Now it’s time for the TOP GUN

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter and his NightHawk 1911 steps to the line. From the Draw Class, EJ Corich and his Kimber 1911 steps up. The duel will be joined from the Draw Surrender Position, and the challenge is for All Of’em!!!

The shooters are loaded and ready, hands are up, as is the flag, and we have *TONE*. At the tone the THUNDER ROLLS.

In their turn all the 10yd plates fall, then one by one the 25yd plates drop. When finally the poppers are both down, Rob Potter’s popper is tight to the cold hard ground and Rob Potter is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR!!!

So we have the conclusion of tonight’s, and this year’s first, falling plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday evening at 6PM for the next match. In the meantime, remember about the Steel Challenge Match right here at

Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next Saturday, January 14, 2012. Registration begins at 0800 and the match starts at 0900.

We’ll see you at the range. In the meantime always remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT

SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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December 20, 2011

34 Guns Entered
TOP GUN – LEE LEWIS

27 Guns entered in Stock – Class won by Lee Lewis

2nd Stock – EJ

3rd Stock – Jim

7 Guns entered in Draw – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Draw – EJ

3rd Draw – Lee

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and here is another abbreviated match report covering the results of last night’s plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. This reporter, and I use the term generously, had to miss last week’s and this week’s match due to conflicts in scheduling, and rest assured that fact trashed both week’s symmetry in my mind. ON THAT SUBJECT, BE AWARE THAT THE NEXT TWO WEEK’S MATCHES ARE CANCELLED DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS, AND THE NEXT FALLING PLATE MATCH AT KITSAP RIFLE & REVOLVER CLUB WILL BE HELD HERE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012. WE’LL SEE YOU HERE THEN. IN THE MEANTIME, HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR.

34 Guns entered tonight’s match; 27 in Stock and 7 in Draw. We want to thank our Match Staff, in the persons of Rob & Rebecca Potter, our Match Directors, Scorekeeper, DJ and Head Line Marshall, as well as EJ Corich, our Stage Manager for much of the year for their timely and efficient help. We wish to thank those who stepped in, among whom are Lee Lewis at the Scoreboard, Mark Wuesthof, James Austin and a host of others on the Firing Line, for their timely assistance when needed.

Announcing a new addition to the Match Staff for the coming year of 2012. Steve Washington will be assisting Rob & Rebecca as assistant (and much appreciated) Match Director. Steve will hereafter be affectionately referred to as Good Old #3. Welcome to the Match Staff, STEVE WASHINGTON.

The rest of tonight’s report won’t take long, and many of the names will be familiar from repeated wins over the year. It will be up to the rest of us to give these people a real challenge next year. Let’s make them earn their glory, the old-fashioned way – Hard Work!!

In the Stock Class, Lee took the win. EJ returned to the field of battle tonight, after too long an absence, to take 2nd Stock, and Jim finished the year taking 3rd Stock. In the Draw Class, Rebecca won it, EJ took 2nd Draw and Lee took 3rd Draw. When the

Thunder ebbed, the NightHawks were cleared and holstered, and quiet returned to the range after the final duel, Lee Lewis has finished the year 2011 as the winner of the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s final TOP GUN WINNER!! Congratulations

Lee Lewis, and congratulations to our entire year’s entry field for an entire year of accident-free shooting in Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Falling Plate Matches. MAY 2012 BE JUST AS SAFE AND ENJOYABLE ON THE FIRING LINE AS WAS 2011.

REMEMBER, NO PLATE MATCHES ON DECEMBER 27, 2011 OR JANUARY 3, 2012. THE MATCHES WILL RESUME AGAIN ON JANUARY 10, 2012 RIGHT HERE AT KITSAP RIFLE & REVOLVER CLUB AT 6PM EACH AND EVERY TUESDAY EVENING DURING THE YEAR. PRACTICE HARD AND LET’S START THE NEW YEAR OUT RIGHT BY GIVING THE HOT GUNS FROM 2011 A REAL CHALLENGE IN 2012. SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!! UNTIL THEN, REMEMBER:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY,

SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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December 12, 2011

34 Guns Entered
TOP GUN – LEE LEWIS

24 Guns in Stock – Class won by Lee Lewis

10 Guns in Draw – Class won by Rebecca Potter

First, before anything else, this reporter needs to make amends to DAVE A. for errors in last week’s match report. This reporter, in his ignorance, was under the impression that Dave A. and Dave Anderson were one in the same. Not so. Pursuant to my match report last week, Dave Anderson emailed me, thanking me for giving him credit for the TOP GUN victory last week, commenting that it was very difficult for him to pull out the win, as he wasn’t even able to attend the match. Dave A., please accept my apologies. If you will, please email me at hal2005@centurytel.net with your full name and your email address, I will immediately enter it in my Match Report Only address book. Again, please accept my sincerest apologies. This reporter wasn’t able to attend this week’s match, but our intrepid Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter wrote down the list of winners, so here they are. As usual, many thanks indeed to our Match Staff for another well-run and especially a SAFE match.

24 Guns entered in the Stock Class, with the win going to Lee Lewis. Rather than risk mistakes on last names again, accept that TOM took Second Stock, Steve took 3rd Stock, Rob Potter took 4th Stock and Rebecca Potter took 5th Stock.

Tonight’s TOP GUN Duel was another battle of NightHawks. From the Stock Class, Lee Lewis with his NightHawk 1911 .45ACP walks to the line. Rebecca Potter with her own .45ACP NightHawk 1911 comes up representing the Draw Class.

The challenge was undoubtedly for All Of’em, and when the thunder had ebbed, the dust had settled, and the NightHawks were once again cleared and holstered, Lee Lewis was tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR.

Congratulations to Lee Lewis for his victory tonight, congratulations to all the competitors for a challenging and especially a SAFE

Match. Next Tuesday evening at 6PM we’ll play the game again. Practice hard and properly, and we’ll see you all right here, steely eyed and way heeled. Until then remember the mantra:

“THE VICTORY MAY NOT ALWAYS GO TO THE FLEETEST, BUT THAT’S THE WAY TO BET!!!

Hal

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December 06, 2011

35 Guns Entered
TOP GUN – Dave Anderson

23 Guns entered in the Stock Class Class won by James Austin

2nd Stock – Loren DeShon

3rd Stock – Rebecca Potter

12 Guns entered in the Draw Class Class won by Dave Anderson

2nd Draw – Lee Lewis

3rd Draw – James Austin

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Today was the last day of Fall, tomorrow is the first day of Winter, and if there is to be any difference in temperature, Winter is going to have to hurry. It was a balmy 39 degrees at game time, overcast but dry, and our propane heater was working it’s heart out to keep up. It was doing a good job, as many of the heavy coats and gloves got shed during the evening. It wasn’t hard to find anyone, just look within about a 10ft perimeter of the heater. By the attitudes of the competitors you’d think it was the middle of summer.

Much of the credit for the good cheer,good shooting and competition tonight goes, as usual, to our match staff. Our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter ran a clean, smooth match tonight, with lots of good competition. Welcome back after a long absence to Thor Palm and Alex Hazelton. Rebecca did her usual sterling job on the scoreboard and microphone, no easy task considering the relatively large field tonight. Rob Potter, ably assisted by Steve Washington, ran a smooth, fast-moving line. The firing line’s first priority and successful claim to fame was as usual, SAFETY!! Steve Washington gets double billing and thanks tonight as he arrived early and set up the stage in it’s entirety. When the match was over, everyone available poured over the stage, took it down and put it in storage for next week. WHAT A TEAM!!!

And on to the shooting. In the Stock Class, 23 Guns became but 4 at the end of the Sudden Death Final; Loren DeShon, James Austin, Rebecca & Rob Potter. Rob started the finale by winning a quick duel against Loren. Now they both had 1 number left. In a back-to-back re-match though, Loren kept his number, and for good measure took Rob’s as well. Exit Rob. James drew a duel with Reba next, and held the door open for her as she headed for the trailer, exit Reba. This left Loren and James to battle for the win, with James having 2 numbers, to Loren’s 1. The challenge was, of course, for All Of’em, and when the duel was engaged,

Loren played it straight and gunned down his plates straightaway. James picked this moment to “Play”, by holding his Smith & Wesson Revolver upside down and sighting along what was then the bottom of the barrel. It’s the same sight picture, exactly, just upside down. James, you picked the wrong opponent to show off to. Loren was back and reloading by the time James got the last of his plates down. Now, for the last duel, James and Loren each had 1 number, and this time they both played it straight. It turned out to be a fairly close duel, but by holding his revolver in a conventional hold, James Austin crossed the line first, and wins the Stock Class Competition tonight. 2nd Stock goes to Loren DeShon and 3rd Stock to Rebecca Potter.

In the Draw Class, 12 Guns became but 4 after the evening’s competition; Thomas Craft, Dave Anderson, Lee Lewis & James Austin. These final duels got started with a duel between Tom & Dave, with Dave taking the win, exit Tom. This brought up James & Lee, with Lee taking the win and putting James on the trailer. So, for the deciding duel, it’s between Dave & Lee. Dave shoots a Beretta Model 92, while Lee shoots a NightHawk 1911. The duel is between small & Fast (9mm Beretta) & Big and Slow (.45ACP). The shooters are loaded, holstered and ready, the hands are up, and we have *TONE* The challenge is, of course, for All Of’em. Small & fast finishes the 10 yd plates first, but Big & Slow almost catches up on the 25 yd plates. Small & Fast gets to the poppers a fraction before Big & Slow, drops the popper, and takes the win in the Draw Class Competition tonight!! 2nd Draw

To Lee Lewis & 3rd Draw to James Austin. Now it’s on to TOP GUN.

From the Stock Class, James Austin comes to the line with his Smith & Wesson Revolver. From the Draw Class, it’s Dave Anderson with his Beretta 92. Again the challenge is for All Of’em, the shooters are loaded and ready, and the battle will commence from the draw. The shooters are standing by and we have *TONE*. The Italian Beretta and the Yankee Smith & Wesson are just about equal through the 10yd plates. The Italian edges ahead through the first of the 25yd plates, with the Yankee S&W closing fast. When the Italian Beretta gets the last of the 25yd plates down, it jumps immediately to the Popper, slams it to the ground, and Momma Mia we have a winner!!!! Steve Anderson, in his first ever Top Gun Victory, is tonight’s Champion!!!!

Well Done Steve Anderson. And well done to our entire field for another fun, challenging, and especially a SAFE match.

Winter is here in all it’s glory, so everyone please drive carefully on your way to the matches on Tuesday evenings at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. We want to shoot with you, not read about you!! We’ll see you right here next week, and until then, practice a lot and do it right. And always remember:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT

SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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November 29, 2011

20 Guns Entered
TOP GUN: ROB POTTER

13 Guns Entered in Stock: Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock: Rebecca Potter

3rd Stock: Dan Fatt

7 Guns Entered in Draw: Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Draw: Lee Lewis

3rd Draw: Dan Fatt

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and a rainy, cold November evening.

The temperature at game time was touching 40 degrees, there was a misty drizzly rain falling, and what do we care? We had a roof over our heads, we had a heater warm & roaring, and even people that came appropriately bundled up shed some jackets and hats as the evening went on. As usual, it was a great night for shooting at plates.

A lot of shooters decided to stay home tonight. Our entry field numbered only 20 guns, with 13 in Stock and 7 in Draw. The match went smoothly, and most importantly Safely tonight thanks to our Match Staff. Many thanks to Rob & Rebecca Potter for another outstanding job at our Match Directors. Reba did her usual great job shuffling & dealing the duels, doing the job as DJ on the mic, and keeping track of the results on the Scoreboard. Rob, as usual, ran a smooth, SAFE firing line. While Rob & Rebecca make the job Look easy, they are never too busy to give the shooters the information they need to perform their jobs, and if they see a

Developing safety violation, they will get it corrected BEFORE problems develop!!!

Nature saw to it that tonight’s match had an unexpected twist. We had the 10yd plate racks as usual, with the overlapping poppers as usual, but no 25yd plate rack. Somehow the 3rd plate rack got parked in a boggy piece of ground near the woods last week, and during the week’s rains it fell over, stuck in the mud and virtually out of sight in the pitch black night of November. This was a week for the de-facto challenge being 6 & 1. We’ll be back to 3 racks by next week, but the third rack is going to take some daylight for it to get maneuvered back to solid ground. For tonight, we have two racks, overlapping poppers, a dry range and a blazing heaters. Let’s take a look at the action on the firing line.

In the stock class, 13 Guns became but 3 by the end of the Sudden Death Finals; Rob & Rebecca Potter and Dan Fatt. Rob put an end to Dan’s challenge leaving only him and his wife Reba, each with two numbers, to duel for the win. In their first duel, Rob took a close-run win, and in the last duel for 6 & 1 Strong-Hand Only, tonight Rob’s hand was stronger and he closed out the Stock Class with a victory.

In the Draw Class, Dan Fatt put this reporter, Hal Hansen, on the trailer. Lee then dueled with Don and took a close win, which set up the deciding duel with Reba for the class win. In a duel for 6 & 1 Reba crossed the line first, and took the Draw Class Win.

And now it’s on to TOP GUN.

Tonight’s Top Gun Final Duel is a race between NightHawks. Both Rob Potter from the Stock Class and Rebecca Potter from the Draw Class shoot Arkansas’ finest 1911s, both in .45ACP. The battle will be joined from the holster, the shooters are locked and loaded, and we have *TONE*. Both Rob & Reba have been steady as rocks when they needed to be all night long. It looks like for this duel, Rob held onto it just a bit longer and dropped all his plates in order. Reba had a couple of misses, which she could ill afford, and Rob Potter is tonight’s TOP GUN winner. Congratulations to Rob & Rebecca Potter, and to all the entire field of shooters for a challenging, fun and especially a SAFE match. We’ll see you folks right back here next week and we’ll see who’s hot and who’s not at 6PM next Tuesday evening. Until then, always remember:

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to a cold November evening at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. At game time the temperature was hovering at a brisk 34 degrees, with just a hint of some wisps of ground fog. The sky was clear, if somewhat hazy, and on the positive side at least it was dry, and inclined to stay that way.

Probably due to the cold weather, we had a fairly light entry tonight, with only 23 hearty souls venturing out to shoot at the plates. Of the 23 guns, 15 were entered in Stock, and 10 in Draw. Of the number in the field, we had a couple of new shooters. Welcome to Rich Soulam and Mike Schiano. Rich Soulam hails from Gig Harbor Sportsmans Club where he regularly competes quite successfully in the Clays Matches, while Mike Schiano brings a legacy of competition in both pistols and rifles to the table. Welcome gents. Hope you enjoy the match and make it a regular event on your calendar.

Our Match Directors Rob & Rebecca Potter couldn’t make it tonight, and in their place Loren DeShon ran the Scoreboard, shuffled and dealt the duels, and made the appropriate announcements on the microphone. Since Loren was all busy with the duties of Match Director, Scorekeeper & DJ anyway, he rounded out the evening by winning TOP GUN with his H&K P-7.

It’s probably a shame we didn’t have a BBQ tonight. Loren could have done the cooking as well.

Mark Wuesthof took over the duties of Head Line Marshall, and had a lot of help from Matt Seagraves during the evening. The combo must have been effective, because the match proceeded without delays and most importantly, SAFELY!!! Using the Chief Line Marshall duties as a springboard, Mark rounded out the evening by taking 3rd Place in the Draw Class Competition.

All the plates were set up already when this reporter arrived at the range, and before the festivities were launched all the other shooters got together and set up the rest of the stage. After the match concluded, everyone got together and took down the stage and made it ready for next week. Thanks everyone, that’s the team spirit we like to see.

One additional added extra tonight, we actually had real prizes for the winners. The winners of both the Stock and the Draw Classes each won a square Impact Target as well as a couple of boxes of Frangible ammunition. Dave brought them in and put them up for prizes, and we thank you. This could set a really neat precedent. Well, let’s see who did what with their pet pistols tonight.

We join the Stock Class in progress as Mathew Reid duels with Mark Wuesthof, going for All Of’em, with the racks all to be shot from the outside in before turning to the poppers. This duel was won by Mark, and set up a duel between Dan Fatt & Jeremy Weintraub. On this duel for 6 & 1, Jeremy dropped his popper first and won the duel. Dan got a bit of payback next, with a duel with

Mathew Reid, which put him back on the winning track briefly, before he lost a close one to Loren DeShon. Exit Dan. Loren DeShon next put paid to Mathew Reid’s bid in a close duel, exit Mathew. This left just Jeremy Weintraub and Loren DeShon still competing for the Stock Class win. Jeremy had 2 numbers while Loren still had 4. After the next duel, Loren still had his 4 numbers, but Jeremy was down to his last one. In the following duel, the challenge was for 6&1 Stong Hand Only. When the duel was over it was Jeremy who still had his number, while Loren was down to 3. Now the challenge was for 6 & 1 Weak Hand Only. It was close, but when it was over it was Loren’s Popper which was tight to the Very Cold Ground. Victory in the duel, and the Stock Class Victory to Loren DeShon. 2nd Stock to Jeremy Weintraub and 3rd Stock to Mathew Reid. And on to the Draw Class.

10 Entries in the Draw Class were but 4 this late in the evening: Jeremy, Tim, Hal & Mark. We join the Draw Class duels as

Hal takes a duel for 6 & 1 from Tim, and then draws a duel for 2 Plates & the Popper with Mark. By the narrowest of margins Hals

2 10yd plates and his popper hit the ground before Marks. Hal was probably as surprised as the popper. This left Jeremy with 2 numbers to Hal’s 1, but after the next duel, Hal & Jeremy were even. In the deciding duel Jeremy dropped his popper tight to the cold ground before Hal even got to the popper, and Jeremy Weintraub is tonight’s Draw Class Winner. 2nd Draw to Hal Hansen

and 3rd Draw to Mark Wuesthof. Now it’s on to TOP GUN.

From the Stock Class, Loren DeShon comes to the line with his H&K P-7. From the Draw Class, Jeremy Weintraub strolls up with his Kimber. The duel will be for All Of’em, and will be joined from the Draw. The challenge is for All Of’em, but with a twist.

The first three 10yd plates will be engaged Strong Hand Only. The next 3 plates will be engaged Weak Hand Only, and then the 3 25yd plates will be engaged using both hands. When this final scenario runs it’s course, All the plates are down, the poppers are down as well, and LOREN DESHON’S POPPER LIES TIGHT TO THE COLD COLD GROUND. LOREN DESHON IS TONIGHT’S TOP GUN CHAMPION. Congratulations to Loren DeShon, and congratulations to the entire field of competitors for a fun, challenging, and most importantly, a SAFE evening of shooting. We’ll meet back here next Tuesday at 6PM and play the game again. You know what you have to do to keep the hot guns honest. Practice a lot, practice properly, and remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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November 8, 2011

39 Guns Entered
TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

2 Ladies in the match tonight – Rebecca Potter and Dawn Wilcox

23 Guns in the Stock Class – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock – Rebecca Potter

3rd Stock – Lee Lewis

4th Stock – Greg Asche

16 Guns in the Draw Class – Class won by Greg Asche

2nd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Draw – Mark Wuesthof

4th Draw – Hal Hansen

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. So far this month, we’re getting lucky with the weather. Tonight was cooler, a bit less than 50degrees at game time, but the sky was dry, no wind, a high overcast covering the stars, and generally, given the fact of our heaters being out and roaring, it was a pretty nice night to shoot at plates. Apparently most of the plate match competitors in the area thought so too, because we had 39 Guns Entered, 23 in Stock, and 16 in Draw.

Many thanks to our match staff for a great match; well run, on time and most importantly, SAFE!!!! Our Match Director Team of

Rob & Rebecca Potter put on another fine one. Rebecca easily handled the Scoreboard, the Microphone, shuffled and dealt the duels, and in her spare time finished 2nd in the Stock Class Competition. Husband Rob, with a lot of help over the course of the evening from Steve Anderson, ran the firing line, kept it moving smoothly, productively, and most importantly SAFELY!! It was another NightHawk night tonight, because wife Rebecca finished 2nd in the Stock Class, and husband Rob won it! Then to top off the night’s success’, well, we’ll get to that…………. EJ Corich rejoined us tonight as our Stage Manager, and had the stage set up completely and on time, as is his habit, and after the match he and some of the shooters stayed late and got it all down and ready for next week. A special note of thanks to tonight’s match stenographer, Dawn Wilcox. While this reporter was busy still shooting and trying to figure out how stationary plates 25yds away can duck so effectively, Dawn was recording the results of the duels so that this reporter would have something to write about. Many thanks to you Dawn. Sort of made you wonder why you wasted all those years flying for the Airlines, doesn’t it? I believe I can get you a permanent job as match stenographer, making almost as much each week as our Match Directors, Rob & Reba. Thanks again, Dawn and Ladies & Gentlemen of the Match Staff, THANK YOU!!

39 Guns entered the race for the glory and the riches tonight. Well, ok, at least for the glory. Let’s take a look at the Stock Class first. 23 Guns entered the class, the action was fast and challenging, and at the end of the preliminary rounds, the number was reduced to but four: Rob Potter, Rebecca Potter, Lee Lewis, & Greg Asche. In the final round, Rob & Reba dueled, with Rob

Winning. Rob continued his winning way with a victory over Lee Lewis, had another victory over Reba, and then put the cap on his evening, taking a victory against Greg Asche. In the heat of battle, apparently Greg forgot how to count to 6. It seems Greg grabbed a magazine that only had 3 rounds loaded in it, which put him at a decided disadvantage against Rob, who loaded all of his magazines with 6 rounds. Especially when answering a challenge for All Of’em, one needs six rounds in each magazine, at a minimum. Duel & Stock Class Victory to Rob Potter. 2nd Stock to Rebecca Potter, 3rd Stock to Lee Lewis and 4th Stock to Greg Asche.

In the Draw Class, 16 Guns contested the win. Les started the last of the finals in the Draw Class with a duel with Rebecca.

The duel was for 6&1 Strong Hand Only, and Rebecca’s NightHawk only needed her strong right hand to put Les on the trailer.

Jeremy next dueled with this reporter, which turned out badly for Hal. Greg Asche dueled with Rebecca next, and consigned her to the trailer with a fast accurate run, using both hands this time. Mark Wuesthof put paid to Dan Fatt’s bid next, exit Dan. Jeremy ended this reporter’s suffering at this point, and this reporter, Hal Hansen, went on the trailer with most of the rest of the field.

Now the Draw Class was down to three: Greg Asche, Mark Wuesthof and Jeremy Weintraub. They all three have one number, and Greg draws Mark to start the final three duels. The challenge is for All Of’em, and when they are all down, Greg’s popper is tight to the cold ground, Duel to Greg. This leaves Greg & Jeremy to duel for the Draw Class win, the challenge is for All Of’em,

Thunder Rolls, we have the clatter of plates out to 25yds, then closer at 10yds, and finally the clatter of the poppers. When the

Thunder ebbs, and silence returns to the range, the gallery looks out and sees Greg Asche’s popper tight to the cold ground.

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter comes to the line. From the Draw Class, Greg Asche ambles up, with his magazines all filled with all six rounds this time. The challenge is of course for All Of’em, the duel will be presented from the Draw, pistols are loaded, Rob with his NightHawk 1911 and Greg with his Sig. The shooters are loaded and ready, and in the surrender position.

A momentary hesitation from our Line Marshall Steve Anderson, and we have *TONE*. The Thunder Rolls, the 25yd plates fall with a clatter, the 10yd plates all fall with a clatter, and when the poppers fall, Rob Potter’s Popper Lies Tight To The Cold Hard Ground. Duel and TOP GUN Title to ROB POTTER.

That’s it for this edition folks. We’ll meet right back here next Tuesday evening at 6pm and we’ll play the game again. Practice a lot, practice properly, and always remember:

Good morning (well, the morning after) Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for the first plate match of November, 2011. We hope you had a good Halloween, and now we are officially into the Holiday Season. Ho, Ho, Ho!!

Well, last week the numbers were down for our plate match. Tonight they were once again back up and we had 12 New Plate Match Competitors to help swell the ranks. Welcome to you all. Once again, our plate match has taken a Father/Son appeal, with longtime plate shooter, Dan Fatt having brought his son Bronson Fatt out to play with the plates. Bronson is going to be a force to be reckoned with in the future, as his first visit to our match netted him a well-deserved 3rd Place in the Draw Class. Welcome Bronson, and welcome to all the new shooters. We hope you had fun, we heard many positive comments, and we hope you make the Tuesday evening plate matches at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club a regular on your calendar.

As usual, our match progressed very smoothly, and our match staff presented, yet again, a gem of competition. Many thanks go to our Match Staff in the persons of our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter. Rebecca Potter once again ran the scoreboard, shuffled and dealt the duels, and announced the duels on the microphone in her sultry, velvet voice. Husband Rob once again ran the line, and kept the duels moving smoothly, and most importantly, SAFELY. And speaking of duels, we had some good ones. A total of 42 Guns entered the match, 30 in the Stock Class and 12 in the Draw Class. It was a cool evening, with temperatures in the low 50s dry and clear with a light haze skyward. The heaters were on and if you wanted to find someone during

The match, it wasn’t hard. Just look either on the firing line or around the heaters. No one strayed far from the heaters tonight. I

guess we all still have our summer blood. So let’s take a look at some of this intense competition tonight. It was indeed intense,

And we love it!!!

In the Stock Class, by the end of the preliminaries, 30 Guns had become but 8. Rob Potter dueled with Dan Moore to start the final finals, with Rob taking the win. Brent Fatt then dueled with Leon, and Leon got there first for the win. Rob dueled with Lee Lewis next, and in a close duel for All Of’em, Rob Potter took the win. Lee then dueled with Brent Fatt, and in a fast, accurate duel put Brent on the trailer. Exit Brent. Rebecca next dueled with Dan Fatt, and when Dan asked Reba what her pleasure was for the challenge, Reba predictably said: “Six & one, Stong Hand Only.” In his naivete, Dan agreed, and he quickly was added to Rebecca’s list of victims of that challenge. Bronson joined his Dad on the trailer in a duet of duels, first with Mathew Reid, and then with Lee Lewis. Exit Bronson. Mathew Reid next aimed Mark Wuesthof at the trailer in a fast duel for All Of’em, exit Mark.

Dan Moore joined the ever-increasing gang on the trailer next, a victim of Rob Potter’s NightHawk. Exit Dan. Folks, we’re getting down to it now. We are down to but Five shooters still vying for the Stock Gun Class Victory; Rob Potter with 2 numbers, Reba with 1, Leon riding on his good looks, Lee with 2 and Mathew Reid with 3.

Rob reduced Mathew’s number to 2 to start off the last of the finals, and Reba reduced Lee’s number to 1 in a duel for All Of’em, Stong Hand Only. Leon stayed alive by getting by Rob in a fast duel for All Of’em, and then Mathew Reid put Paid!!

To Lee Lewis’ bid for the win in a duel for All Of’em. Exit Lee. Rob finally ended Leon’s bid with a fast duel for 6 & 1, exit Leon.

Mathew Reid fell to another challenge of 6 & 1 Stong Hand Only by Reba next, reducing Reid to only 1 number. Rob finally put paid to Rebecca’s challenge in the Stock Class in a fast duel bringing Rob & Reid together for the deciding duel in the Stock Class. The challenge is for All Of’em, & Mark Wuesthof makes the call. Shooters, load and make ready! Shooter’s Ready? Stand by! At the *TONE* Rob & Reid hit the 10yd plates, and they all fall. Then they hit the 25yd plates, and they all fall. Reid & Rob’s attentions then turn to the poppers, and when they are down, Rob Potter’s Popper is tight to the cold, dry grass. Victory to Rob Potter, and the Stock Class victory as well. 2nd Stock, Mathew Reid and 3rd Stock to Rebecca Potter. Now it’s on to the Draw Class.

In the Draw Class, 12 Guns bid for the class win, and the final finals started with a duel between Dave Anderson & Chris Kay, one of new plate match competitors. Dave won this one, putting Chris on the trailer. Chris was joined on the trailer by Mike Blondin, a victim of a 6&1 challenge by Dan Fatt. Exit Mike. Dan continued his win streak with a win over Mark Wuesthof, putting Mark on the trailer next. Trailer’s getting kind of full. Naw, it’s a big trailer.

Dave dueled next with Bronson Fatt, with Bronson taking the win. Exit Dave. Bronson, being a new guy, accepted a challenge from Rebecca for 6&1, Strong Hand only, and became the latest victim of Reba’s Iron Fist, exit Bronson. Sign…. The Draw Class concluded with two duels back to back between Rebecca Potter and Dan Fatt. Apparently Dan has paid attention to the duels of the evening, and presented Rebecca with back to back challenges of All Of’em. Apparently Reba’s strong right hand had more help than it needed from her support hand, or maybe her NightHawk was full from an evening’s predations, but Dan Fatt took both duels for All Of’em, and in the process took the Draw Class Victory!!!! Well done Dan. 2nd Draw to Rebecca Potter, and 3rd Draw to Bronson Fatt! Now it’s on to TOP GUN…………………

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter walks to the line. From the Draw Class, Dan Fatt ambles up. The challenge is for 2 Front plates, 1 back plate, and the popper. Our Line Marshall Pro-Tem, Mark Wuesthof, makes the call.

Shooters, Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand by!!!! A couple of seconds elapse, and we have *TONE!!!!* This duel is presented from the holster, and Rob & Dan draw and engage!! The 2 Front plates fall with a clatter, and the back plates, both of’em, fall. Next the poppers drop with a crash. When the thunder ebbs, the gallery looks out at the field of battle, and sees that Rob Potter’s popper lies tight to the ground, with Dan’s lying atop. ROB POTTER is tonight’s TOP GUN CHAMPION. Well done, Rob Potter. And well done to all the competitors in tonight’s match. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday evening at 6PM, so practice hard, and practice safely. Always remember how we do it here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club:

“Shoot Fast! Shoot Accurately!! But most of all, SHOOT SAFELY.!!!!”

Hal

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October 25, 2011

22 Guns Entered TOP GUN – MARK WUESTHOF

1 Lady Shooting – Rebecca Potter and her right-handed NightHawk

13 Stock Guns – Class won by Lauren DeShon

2nd Stock – Rob Potter

3rd Stock – Rebecca Potter

9 Draw Class Guns – Class won by Mark Wuesthof

2nd Draw – Rebecca Potter

3rd Draw – Hal Hansen

Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and the last plate match in the month of October. When we next meet, Halloween will have come and gone, and the nation’s Turkey population will start getting nervous.

We had a fairly small, but very intense turnout for the match tonight. 22 guns came out to play tonight, but what we lacked in numbers, we more than made up for in intensity. We were honored to have in our midst tonight the one and only SORCERER, from the Walt Disney musical “Fantasia”. Underneath the long, flowing white beard, the magic long pointed and mystically festooned sorcerer’s hat, and the long black robes, was long time plate competitor Mathew Seagraves. Matt, even though you’re wearing the robes and the hat, you still have to use all your basic marksmanship fundamentals to lay waste to our steel plates.

As usual, but with no less sincerity, we want to thank our match staff for another fun match. Many thanks go to our Match Director Team of Rob and Rebecca Potter. As usual, Rebecca ran the scoreboard, shuffled and dealt the duels, announced the duels on the mic, and in her spare time, she placed a close 2nd in tonight’s Draw Class. Husband Rob,

as usual, ran the firing line in a disciplined yet very efficient manner. Rob is always attuned to the entire firing line, actually to the line of benches extending the length of the building. Yet, for all of that attentiveness, he is never too busy to give a new shooter advice and help make a shooter’s evening more enjoyable and productive. With help from many of the shooters entered in tonight’s match, the stage was set up and ready to rock on time and in good order.

Now we too are ready to rock!!

In the stock class, 13 Enries were winnowed down to only 4 by the end of the Sudden Death Finals. The fervent four were Rob Potter, Mark Wuesthof, Loren DeShon & Rebecca Potter. To decide this unholy deadlock, we begin with a duel between Rob Potter & Mark Wuesthof. The challenge was for All Of’em, Strong Hand Only. When the plates had been felled, when the dust had cleared and the Thunder ebbed, Rob Potter’s popper lay tight to the cold ground. Duel to Rob. Loren & Reba came up next, and the challenge was for 3 of the 10yd plates, 3 of the 25yd plates, and of course, the popper. Loren’s HK P-7 pistol was ON!! for this run, and in a really close finish, Loren’s popper went down first.

This brought Loren & Rob up again, and this time the challenge was for All Of’em Strong Hand only. Loren’s P-7 hit the wire first again, leaving Rob & Reba with 1 number each, and Loren with 3.

Rob & Loren duel now, with the challenge being for All Of’em. This time, after they were all down, Rob’s popper was on the bottom. Duel to Rob. Rebecca & Loren dueled next, the challenge being for 3 10yd plates, 3 25yd plates, and of course then, the Popper.

Loren’s HK P-7 was still on cruise control, and he had another close duel’s win on the scoreboard. Now, one more time, Rob Potter & Loren DeShon take center stage, and the challenge is for All Of’em!! Just to make it more interesting, they switch sides of the stage for this duel, and when the *TONE* sounds, Lauren DeShon just barely edges Rob Potter for the win. Stock Class win to Loren DeShon. 2nd Stock to Rob Potter, and 3rd Stock to

Rebecca Potter. Now it’s on to Draw.

In the Draw Class, after Rebecca Potter put this reporter, Hal Hansen, on the trailer, the field was left with only Rebecca Potter with 1 number to Mark Wuesthof’s 2. The first of the last duels was for 6 & 1 Strong Hand Only. This particular configuration is Rebecca’s specialty, and once again her strong right hand on her Right-Handed NightHawk laid waste to the 10yd plates & the popper, shortly before Mark did likewise. Duel to Rebecca.

On the last and deciding duel, now that both shooters had but one number, the challenge was for All Of’em. This time Mark Wuesthof’s Yankee Smith & Wesson Revolver got to the wire first, and Mark Wuesthoff is this evening’s Draw Class Winner. Now it’s on to Top Gun.

From the Stock Class, Loren DeShon walks to the line with his West German H&K P-7

pistol. From the Draw Class, Mark Wuesthof carries his Smith & Wesson Revolver, a product of the State of Massachusetts to the line. The duel will be for All Of’em, and our line announcer Pro Tem, Mike Blondin, makes the call. Shooters, Load & Make Ready. Shooters Ready? Stand By!! A couple of seconds elapses, and we have *TONE* Thunder Rolls, the 10 yds plates fall with a clatter, the 25yd plates follow suit, and all eyes turn to the poppers. WOW!! That was fast. This reporter looked at his clipboard to make a note, and by the time I had glanced back up, it was Over!!!! Mark Wuesthof has just had a spectacular run, and is tonight’s TOP GUN CHAMPION!! Well done, Mark Wuesthof and your Smith & Wesson Revolver. Congratulations.

OK Folks, that’s it for tonight. We’ll see you right back here next month, I mean Next Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Practice a lot, practice correctly, and always remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL,

SHOOT SAFELY.”

Hal

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October 18, 2011TOP GUN – REBECCA POTTER

2nd Lady – Dawn Wilcox

10 Stock Guns – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock – Dave Anderson

3rd Stock – Mark Wuesthof

14 Draw Class Guns – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Draw – Dave Anderson

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a cool evening, and the heaters made their debut for the winter this evening, and they sure felt good. The sky was clear, cool and dry, and I guess the heaters are the guests of honor for the winter. With the heaters up and running however, it was a beautiful evening for a plate match. Many thanks to our match staff for hosting and presenting another great match. 24 Guns came out to enjoy the camaraderie and competition, and there was a lot of competition to be had too.

Our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter presented a fine, well run match. As usual, Rebecca ran the Scoreboard, shuffled and dealt the duels, announced the duels, and in her spare time WON THE TOP GUN CHAMPIONSHIP for the evening. Rebecca, you had that NightHawk 1911 working for you tonight. Rebecca’s specialty is becoming her challenges for 6 & 1 Stronghand. Rebecca, I believe that NightHawk 1911 of yours must be right-handed.

Husband Rob, in the meantime, ran the firing line, keeping it moving, and keeping it SAFE!! The stage was set up shipshape and on time tonight by Steve & Rob, and after the match it was disassembled and put away smoothly and swiftly by the competitors. Ladies & Gentlemen, thank you very much indeed for your help tonight. Many hands make light work, and we all appreciate it.

In the Stock Class tonight, only 10 Guns were entered. Drawing to engage was the order of the evening, with the Draw Class accounting for 14 Guns.. The shooters are finding that drawing from a holster to engage the targets is the natural order of handgun competition, and it’s a lot of fun too. First we’ll concentrate on the

Stock Guns. As we enter the final finals, Mark Wuesthof dueled with Dave Anderson, with Dave winning. Jeremy Weinhard then dueled with Rob Potter, with Rob winning. These duels brought Dave Anderson, with 1 number into a duel with Rob Potter who had 2. From the low ready position, the shooters are loaded and ready, and we have *TONE*. The challenge was for All Of”em, and after they were all down, the thunder had dissipated, the dust had settled, and the guns were cleared, we have a winner. Rob Potter has laid them all down first, and his popper lay tight to the cold, cold, ground. Rob Potter is our Stock Class Winner tonight. 2nd Stock went to Dave Anderson, and 3rd Stock went to Mark Wuesthof.

In tonight’s Draw Class, after Rebecca Potter put this reporter, Hal Hansen, on the trailer with that Right-Handed NightHawk 1911 of hers, Dave Anderson

outran Jeremy Weinhard to the wire. This paved the way for a duel between Rebecca & Mark Wuesthof, a duel won once again by the Right-Handed NightHawk

of Rebecca. In the next duel, which was between Dave Anderson & Jeremy Weinhard, a change of pace happened. Dave & Jeremy called a 6+1 duel Weak-Handed. Jeremy Weinhard’s weak hand was apparently strong enough, as he got by Dave Anderson for the win. Well, Rebecca now faces Jeremy Weinhard for the Draw Class title, and it’s her challenge. True to form, Rebecca’s challenge, readily accepted by Jeremy, is for 6 & 1 Strong-Hand. The shooters are loaded and ready, their hands are up in the surrender position, they are ready, and we have *TONE*. The 6 plates fall with a clatter, and the poppers bite the dust. Said dust settles, the Thunder ebbs, the guns are cleared and holstered, and we have a winner!!! Rebecca’s popper lies tight to the cold cold ground, and Rebecca Potter and her right-handed NightHawk 1911 are tonight’s Stock Class Winners. 2nd Draw goes to Jeremy Weinhard and 3rd Stock goes to Dave Anderson. And now it’s time for the Top Gun Championship Duel..

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter & his NightHawk 1911 come to the firing line. From the Draw Class, Rebecca Potter and her right-handed NightHawk 1911 saunter up to the line. Tonight’s final duel will be a blood match between two hungry NightHawks, now both unhooded, unfettered, hungry and steeley-eyed.

Wife Rebecca, being the lady, gets to pick the challenge. Anyone want to hazard a guess what said challenge might be? If you said: 6 & 1 Stronghand, You Win!! Husband Rob, having no choice in the matter, readily accepts the challenge. The shooters load and make ready, and the duel will be from the holster. The shooters are in the surrender position, they are ready to rock, and we have *TONE* Rob & Reba draw their NightHawk 1911s, the birds of prey attack the 10 yds plates hungrily, and they all fall with a clatter!! Next the Arkansas Raptors attack the poppers, and they fall noisily!! TheThunder ebbs, and silence returns to the range. The NightHawk 1911s are checked clear, the hoods are replaced before the birds of prey are returned to their holsters, the gallery looks out at the field of battle, and a Cheer Erupts!!! REBECCA POTTER’S BIRD OF PREY HAS EMERGED VICTORIOUS. REBECCA FREES HER NIGHTHAWK FROM IT’S HOLSTER, PULLS OFF IT’S HOOD AND GIVES IT WING TO THE HEAVENS. HER ARKANSAS RAPTOR CIRCLES THE BATTLEFIELD TWICE IN VICTORY, RETURNS TO HER OUTSTRETCHED ARM, AND RETURNS TO IT’S HOLSTER FOR A WELL DESERVED GROOMING AND FEEDING. CONGRATULATIONS REBECCA POTTER FOR YOUR TOP GUN VICTORY TONIGHT!!

And thanks to all the competitors in tonight’s match for a highly competitive, fun, fast and especially a SAFE!! match. We’ll all meet right here next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for another plate match to see if Rebecca’s NightHawk 1911 can make it THREE IN A ROW!!??

HOW ABOUT IT REBECCA, DO YOU FEEL LUCKY? Let’s be sure and all be here next Tuesday to find out. 3 n a row is really a lot…….. In the meantime, always remember the shooter’s mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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September 13, 2011

TOP GUN – LEE LEWIS

WOMEN’S CLASS STOCK CLASS DRAW CLASS

REBECCA POTTER LEE LEWIS DAN FATT

ANGELA NLN 🙂 ROB POTTER JEREMY WEINTRAUB

TAWNYA WEINTRAUB GREG ASCHE GREG ASCHE

STEVE WASHINGTON MARK WUESTHOF

Good evening ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and the confused, uncertain weather of September.

It’s been hot as August lately, but tonight it’s back to being almost Fall in Western Washington. Well, at least it’s still dry. Due to circumstances apparently well beyond his control, this reporter missed this match, and I’ll regret that fact for the foreseeable future. Tonight we had a special treat brought to us by Dave Anderson. This match therefore will be forwarded by the mantra from the days of the Vietnam War, when Night Vision Optics were first introduced:

“STAR LITE, STAR BRIGHT, FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT. I WISH I MAY, I WISH I MIGHT, SEE CHARLIE IN MY SCOPE TONIGHT. “

What you saw tonight were Night Vision Optics of the 4th Generation, thoughtfully brought along for your amusement and amazement by Dave Anderson.

Dave, if these 4th Generation Optics are representative of the toys in your toybox at home, we are all jealous. After the match concluded, with the results as posted above, the lights went out and the plate shooting continued unabated, but probably with only one shooter at a time. As the information was relayed to this reporter, there were examples of Night Vision Optics for pistols, rifles and goggles worn by the shooters. All gave excellent vision, with bright clear images and clarity. What a difference 40years makes. OK, this reporter, who missed the match, is now officially Jealous.

Well, laughingly, this will have to pass for a match report tonight. Next Tuesday is another match and this reporter will try to have his schedule in order to be able to attend. For any of you who have not yet retired, and are visualizing days of boredom spent sitting under a palm tree with unending glasses of your beverage of choice, forgetaboutit!! After a short period of retirement you will all be wondering how and when you ever had time to go to work. But I digress.

Next week, right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, at 6PM, we’ll play the game again. Practice a lot, and for your further amusement, grab whatever catalog is handy and check out the prices of these night vision optics. Amusing!!?? Yeah, that’s a word – $$$. See you next week and until then always remember:

“SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL!!!”

Hal

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September 6, 2011

36 Guns Entered
TOP GUN: NATHAN BAILEY

21 Guns Entered in Stock – Class won by Lee Lewis

2nd Stock – Dan Fatt

3rd Stock – Rebecca Potter

15 Guns Entered in Draw – Class won by Nathan Bailey

2nd Draw – Rebecca Potter

3rd Draw – Dave Anderson

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to September at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Our falling plate match was held in summer-like conditions usually reserved for August in a warm year. When the warm summer months finally arrive in what is almost Fall, it’s called an Indian Summer. One can almost hear Mother Nature beating on tom toms and see her dancing around a campfire. Temperatures were bumping 80 at gametime tonight, and it only cooled off to the mid-seventies all evening. It was grand.

Our match staff played host to a pretty good-sized crowd tonight. 36 Guns came out to play, with 21 Stock, and 15 Draw. This is a number in the Draw Class

approaching our high Draw Class Entry of 17. Our Stock Class competitors are seeing how much fun it is to start a duel out of a holster, and are digging into their boxes of holsters to join in the fun. Bring’em on shooters. The natural order of handguns is to draw from a holster to engage an array of targets.

Thanks to Rob & Rebecca Potter for Directing the match tonight. Just to avoid boredom, as usual Rebecca shuffled & dealt the duels, kept track of the scoreboard, and kept everyone informed of the order of fire on the microphone. Not to be outdone, Rob ran the firing line, ensuring the shooting was kept moving, and that it was done in a safe manner. Many thanks to whoever set up the stage tonight. By the time this reporter arrived, the stage was set up, and our Stage Manager, EJ Corich was nowhere in sight. So, whoever set up the stage tonight, Thank you. Most of the competitive field swarmed over the field to take it down after the match, and thanks to them also. Many hands make light work, and Match Management and all the rest of the Plates Shooters truly appreciate your efforts.

Welcome to two new plate match competitors. Welcome to Chris Johnson, who is an EMT. Chris, we run a real fun, safe match. Your skills will be most welcome though, just in case. Welcome also to Dan Fatt, a Police Officer with the Bremerton PD. Dan made his entrance tonight with a 2nd Place Finish

in our Stock Class. Welcome Dan, you are now famous. So, let’s take a look at the action tonight, and see who else is famous.

In the Stock Class, 21 Guns were whittled down to 7. After Lee Lewis put this reporter on the trailer, the number was just 6. Lee followed that act up by putting James Austin on the trailer for an encore. Our new guy, Dan Fatt then put Tom Craft on the trailer, to be joined immediately by Greg Asche, a victim of Rebecca Potter’s strong hand only challenge for 6 + 1. Lee & Dan then dueled for the Stock Class win, and Lee Lewis knocked them all down just before Dan. Stock Class victory to Lee Lewis. 2nd Stock to Dan Fatt & 3rd Stock to Rebecca Potter.

In the Draw Class, 15 Entries became but 7 by the end of the finals. Rebecca Potter dueled with Greg Yonkers, and by knocking down her 6 + 1 before Greg, put him on the trailer. Dave Anderson followed suit by putting Tom Craft on the trailer next. This opened the door for Nathan Bailey and his Briley 1911

to begin to clean house on his march to victory. First he put Greg Asche on the trailer, to be followed almost immediately by Dave Anderson. Rebecca Potter

was Nathan’s last Draw Class Victim, and it took 3 duels to finally put Rebecca Potter on the trailer. Draw Class Victory to Nathan Bailey. 2nd Draw to Rebecca Potter and 3rd Draw to Dave Anderson. Nathan Bailey’s Briley was getting well warmed up, and just in time. Now it time for TOP GUN.

From the Stock Class, Lee Lewis and his NightHawk 1911 step to the line. From the Draw Class, Nathan Bailey and his Briley 1911 saunter up.

Of course, the challenge is for All Of’em, and our Chief Line Marshall Rob Potter makes the call. Shooters, load and make ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! A pause of only a couple of seconds follows, and then is heard the starter’s *TONE*!! The duel is engaged out of the holsters, and Thunder Rolls. In rapid succession the 10 yd plates all fall with a clatter. From 25 yds out, one can’t hear the clatter of falling plates, but one can certainly see them fall. In very short succession, all the primary plates are down and the attention of the shooters is turned to the poppers. In a duet of clatters, the poppers fall, and upon inspection by the gallery, Nathan Bailey’s popper lies tight to the warm earth. Nathan Bailey and his Briley 1911 have won the TOP GUN DUEL TONIGHT!!

That’s the action for tonight folks. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday evening at 6PM. Practice a lot in the meantime, you know what you must do at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s plate matches to catch the hot guns. When you are practicing, always remember your priorities:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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August 30, 2011

39 Guns Entered
TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

2 ladies in Class – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Tawnya Weintraub

28 Guns entered in Stock Class – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock – Lee Lewis

3rd Stock – Mark Wuesthof

11 Guns Entered in Draw Class – Class won by EJ Corich

2nd Draw – Dave Anderson

3rd Draw – Rebecca Potter

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and the very last plate match of August 2011. By this time next week it’ll be September, and thoughts will begin to drift toward Fall. For tonight however, Summer is very much still here. The temperatures were in the 60s, the sky was lined with broken clouds, and shirtsleeves were still very much the order of the day.

Our Match Staff hosted 39 Guns for tonight’s match, and did it well, as usual. Thanks to our Match Directors Rob & Rebecca Potter for presenting this fine event. Specifically, thanks to Rebecca for shuffling & dealing the duels, for announcing the lineups, and keeping score of the results of the duels. Thanks to Rob Potter, the line ran smoothly, and most importantly Safely! Of course, the match would never have taken flight if our Stage Manager EJ Corich hadn’t arrived early to set up the stage, and stayed late to take it down and put the components away for next week. EJ had the good help of Mark Wuesthof taking the stage down after the event tonight, and Mark, we thank you very much as well. This reporter wishes to give a special Thank You to Jeremy Weintraub for taking over and tracking the duels for mention in this report. Jeremy recorded the duels faithfully while this reporter was still contending in the Draw Class, allowing me to, and I use the term very loosely, concentrate on shooting. So let’s take a look at the competition to see who did what this evening.

We join the Stock Class as Mike Burt & Rob duel, with Rob getting there first this time. Thor won a close duel with Reba next, followed by a fast accurate duel between Mark & Greg Asche. Greg took this one, which set up a duel between Lee & Thor, with Lee winning with a fast string. Dave Anderson won a close come-from-behind duel with John Iverson next, followed by a hardfought look into the future between Rob & EJ. Remember those names. you’ll see them again.

Tawnya Weintraub took a walk to the trailer after a loss to Dave, to be joined shortly by Leon Potter who lost a duel to Lee Lewis. Rob showed Dave Barker the door next, and that was just a prelude to Mark Wuesthof inviting Greg to join the others on the trailer. Dave Anderson was the next victim, this time losing to Lee, and then Rob showed Thor Palm the door in a fast duel for All Of”em. Lee Lewis put paid to Mark’s efforts next, setting himself up for the final duels with Rob Potter. Lee & Rob both had 2 numbers left, which after their first duel left Rob still with 2, to Lee’s 1. Lee & Rob had one more duel, with the same result, so Rob Potter is tonight’s Stock Class Winner!! 2nd Stock goes to Lee Lewis and 3rd Stock goes to Mark Wuesthof. Now it’s on to Draw..

After Dave Anderson put this reporter on the trailer, Greg Asche did the same to Mark Wuesthoff. Rebecca Potter outran EJ Corich next, and EJ came back with a vengence in a rematch against Greg Asche. To the trailer with you, Greg. Dave Anderson then showed Reba the door, returning to fall prey to a very fast and accurate run by EJ Corich. EJ Corich is tonight’s Draw Class Winner, 2nd Draw goes to Dave Anderson & 3rd Draw goes to Rebecca Potter.

Now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter and his NightHawk 1911 comes to the line. From the Draw Class, EJ Corich and his Kimber 1911 saunter in. Where have I seen this duel presented before? As usual the challenge is for All Of’em. Our line Marshall calls Rob & EJ to the line and issues instructions to Load and Make Ready! When the shooters are loaded and ready, they assume the Surrender Position, as this duel will come out of the holster. Their hands are up,

they are told to Stand By and we very shortly hear the starter TONE!! The Thunder Rolls, we have the clatter of fallng plates, first from the 10yd Line, then from the 25yd Line, and finally from the Poppers. When quiet returns to the range, the gunsmoke fades into the mists, the gallery peers downrange and sees that

That’s the wrap-up of the event for tonight folks. We’ll meet right here again next Tuesday September 6, 2011 at 6PM, and we’ll play the game again.

We hope you all can make it back next week, and bring your friends. Be here and on time, be here and be ready to shoot, and then take your places and let the thunder roll. Until then always remember:

“SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL!!!”

Hal

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August 23, 2011
A NEW ALL TIME HIGH ENTRY FOR OUR PLATE MATCH – 56 GUNS

TOP GUN – LEE LEWIS

39 Guns in Stock – Class won by Lee Lewis

2nd Stock – Steven Link

3rd Stock – Rebecca Potter

17 Guns in Draw – Class won by Mark Wuesthof

2nd Draw – Rebecca Potter

3rd Draw – Dave Anderson

Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It’s a super Summer evening for a plate match, with the temperature in the 80s, the sky clear and blue, and a record number of shooters are here to enjoy the event, in all it’s glory. 56 Guns entered the match tonight, including more than a few brand new plate match competitors. Welcome to you all. We truly hope you enjoyed yourself tonight, and will make our event a regular feature of your calendar.

Our event started just a few minutes late this evening, due to a late rush of entrants. The match starts at 6PM folks, and everyone is expected to be here and signed in by that time. Our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter have enough to do to present a quality match to a large crowd, so let’s make it as easy as possible for them. This includes letting them know how many competitors are in the field, & allowing them to assign personel where needed to make the match run smoothly. 6PM Folks, Signed in, set up and ready to start shooting. Thank you, from all of us to all of you.

Our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter did a great job tonight, and presented a quality, fun, challenging, and especially a SAFE match. And even though our Stage Manager, EJ Corich couldn’t stay for the match, he was still in attendance early, and had the stage set up on time as usual. Thanks EJ. And thanks to everyone who got together and took down the stage after the match concluded.. GREAT TEAMWORK!!

39 Stock Guns entered the match, and by the end of the the Sudden Death Final, the number was far fewer.. Greg Asche put Thor Palm on the trailer

to start the review. Rebecca Potter showed John Murran the door next, setting up a duel between Lee Lewis and Tim that put Tim on the trailer for the evening,

at least in the Stock Class. Next Lee put Greg out of contention in the Stock Class, setting up a duel between Steven Link & Rebecca that was won by Steven.

Take heart Rebecca, this gives you a 3rd Place Stock Gun Finish tonight. Not bad at all out of 39 guns. The class win was contested next by Steven Link & Lee Lewis, in a duel for All Of’em. When they were all down, Lee Lewis had won the Stock Class Victory. 2nd Stock went to Steven Link.

In the Draw Class, a record 17 Guns entered the fray, and by the end of a large part of the Sudden Death Final, the number was just over half that. Let the review begin with a duel between Greg Asche & Greg Yonkers, a duel won by Greg Asche. Greg Yonkers may be the new guy, but he sure doesn’t give the veterans much extra time to miss. Dave Anderson dueled next with Steven Link in a duel won by Steven. Lee Lewis dueled successfully against Mark Wuesthof next, and he was so impressed with himself that he followed his own act against Randy next, putting Randy on the trailer.

Tim got by Rob next, putting Rob and his Revolver!!!! on the trailer for the remainer of the match. I guess Rob’s NightHawk was home on it’s perch with it’s hood on. It probably needed a night off anyway. Dave Anderson then sent Tim to the trailer to meet with the rest of tonight’s victims, giving Dave Anderson 3rd Place in tonight’s Draw Class Battle. Rebecca then retired Greg Asche which set up a duel between Dave Anderson & Mark Wuesthof, a duel won by Mark. This

gave Dave Anderson a solid 3rd Place in tonight’s Draw Class and paves the way for the deciding duel between Mark Wuesthof & Rebecca Potter. Mark & Rebecca are locked and loaded, their arms are up in the surrender position, Chief Line Marshall Rob Potter sees that the shooters are ready, and we have *TONE*.

The challenge is of course for All Of’em, and one rack at a time they all fall. When it’s over, Marks popper was impacted first, and the victory goes to Mark Wuesthof, with Rebecca Potter 2nd and Dave Anderson 3rd Draw. Now it’s on to TOP GUN.

From the Stock Class, Lee Lewis comes to the line with his signature NightHawk .45ACP 1911. Mark Wuesthof, the Draw Class winner totes his .357Magnum Smith & Wesson Revolver to the line. The shooters are at the gate, the flag is up, and we have *TONE* The duel, as is traditional, is for All Of”em. The buzzer sounds, the thunder rolls, the clatter of falling plates permeates the air, and when the gunsmoke drifts off with the breeze, and silence returns to the range, Lee Lewis is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR!!

How long can this beautiful summer weather last? It got a very late start, so I’ll bet it lasts well into September. If so, we have a bunch of weeks matches left before fall weather sets in, so come on out and join in the challenge. Shoot a lot and have a lot of fun. What more could one ask? We’ll see you right here,signed in and ready to shoot by 6:00PM next Tuesday, August 30, 2011. In the meantime, practice a lot and remember, even though we shoot for fun;

SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!

Hal

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August 16, 2011
40 Guns Entered
TOP GUN – MARK WUESTHOF

30 Guns Entered In Stock – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Stock – Rob Potter

3rd Stock – Steve Washington

10 Guns Entered in Draw Class – Class won by Mark Wuesthof

2nd Draw – Dave Anderson

3rd Draw – Greg Yonkers

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a beautiful August evening; clear blue sky, warm mid 70s temperature, with just a hint of a gentle breeze to hold down the humidity. 40 Guns came out to enjoy the competition, the beautiful weather, and the competition. There was certainly plenty of competition to go around, and it was presented and directed by the best. Many thanks as usual to our Match Director Team of Rebecca & Rob Potter. Rebecca did her usual great job of runnng the Scoreboard, the microphone, shuffling & dealing the duels, and keeping everyone apprised of the Shooting Order Upcoming. Husband Rob in the meantime ran the firing line, kept the duels moving, ensured all was orderly and especially Safe, and even helped with the mechanics of keeping the plate racks and poppers running smoothly. Great job, Rob & Reba!!

Steve Washington took over the job of Stage Manager tonight, in EJ Corich’s absence. The stage was set up on time, and taken down immediately after the match, and all without a ripple on the water. Thanks for stepping in Steve, we all appreciate it. So, we had a big entry field tonight, let’s see the results.

In the Stock Class, 40 Guns Entered became but 6 by almost the end of the finals. The Stock Finals began building to a crescendo as Thor Palm dueled with Steve Washington, with Thor winning this one. Tim followed suit by getting by Steve on the reload and advancing to a duel with Lee Lewis. This duel didn’t turn out quite as well for Tim as Lee crossed the line first. This leaves Tim with 1 number. Steve Washington got some payback against Thor, putting him on the trailer. Rob ran a fast string of fire against Tim next, giving Thor some company on the trailer. Reba dueled with Lee next, with both of them engaging the plates stong hand only. Apparently, in this duel, Rebecca’s strong hand was stronger than Lee’s, because Reba took not only this duel, but the next one as well, this time against Steve Washington, putting him on the trailer with the others. Rebecca continued her iron-fisted ways, this time against husband Rob,

In the Draw Class, 10 entries became but 3 at the finale. Greg Yonkers, Mark Wuesthof, and Dave Anderson were still contesting for the win. Mark Wuesthof & Greg Yonkers dueled with Mark Wuesthof winning, pitting Mark against Dave Anderson for the Draw Class Win. The challenge was for a

6 + 1 Do Si Do. This dance consists of a step to the left or the right, forward or backward with each shot fired by each competitor. In other words, each time each shooter fires a round, he/she must take a step. And around and around we go. Mark & Dave were by this point competing only on their good looks, neither having a number on the board, but neither havng lost a duel since the Sudden Death Finals began. Well, that can’t last, and at the end of the dance, Mark Wuesthof

was still in possession of his good looks, but Dave Anderson was on the trailer. Draw Class Victory to Mark Wuesthof. Now it’s time for the Top Gun Duel.

Rebecca Potter ambles to the line, with her NightHawk .45ACP 1911 from way down south in Berryville, Arkansas. Mark Wuesthof walks casually up to the firing line with his signature .357 MagnumSmith & Wesson Revolver, hailing from way up north in Springfield, Massachusetts. Folks, I hear trumpets sounding, drums beating, and I hear Rob Potter telling Rebecca & Mark to Load & Make Ready. This duel will be for All Of’em of course, and from the holster. The shooters are loaded and ready, they have their hands up in the surrender position, silence descends on the range when suddenly trumpets sound, the cannons roar, the clatter of steel mixes with the roar of gunfire, the smell of powder on the breeze, and the ghosts of past battles wailing in the background. Then, as suddenly as it left, silence returns to the battlefield, everyone looks at the 25yd plates, then the 10yd plates, and finally at the poppers. Mark’s popper lies tight to the ground, the smoke of the cannon has drifted off, silence has returned to the range, and Mark Wuesthof is tonight’s Top Gun Champion!! Mark’s Yankee Revolver from Massachusetts is victorious once more.

That’s it for tonight folks. Everyone drive carefully this week so you can return here next Tuesday at 6PM to play the game again. We would all much rather compete against you than read about you. Practice a lot so that you are ready to play hard next Tuesday. Remember the mantra of the serious falling plates competitor:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL,

SHOOT SAFELY”

Hal

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August 9, 2011

40 Guns Entered
TOP GUN: MIKE BURT

3 Entries in the Ladies Class Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Jessica Spandoni

3rd Place Lady – Julie (Julie, I’d be willing to bet you have a last name, but I don’t have it)

32 Entries in the Stock Class Class won by Mike Burt

2nd Place Stock – Mathew Reid

3rd Place Stock – Thor Palm

8 Entries in the Draw Class Class won by Mike Burt

2nd Place Draw – Dave Anderson

3rd Place Draw – Greg Asche

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a beautiful evening for, well, anything, but being able to shoot plates in such gorgeous weather was a special treat. This reporter wishes he too could have done it, but circumstances prevented my attendance. Well, 40 Guns did enjoy the match, so let’s take a look at who was Hot!! tonight.

Many thanks to our match staff for bringing us a match on such a great evening. Thanks to our duet of Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter. My guess would be that as usual Rebecca ran the scoretable, shuffled & dealt the duels, and acted as DJ to keep everyone apprised when they were due to shoot.

It follows then that husband Rob ran the firing line, kept the shooters moving steadily, kept the range commands succinct, and got through the entire evening SAFELY!! Way to Go to our Match Director Team.

And of course, our Stage Manager EJ Corich would be unlikely to be anywhere else but arriving early to set up the stage, and leaving late after taking it down and putting it away. I’m not betting the farm on this one though. Usually, when EJ is in attendance, he and his Kimber 1911 shoot well enough to place, if not win duels, classes and Matches.. I don’t see EJ’s name on the winners board tonight. Makes me wonder…….

32 Guns entered the Stock Class tonight, and when the thunder receded, and the dust settled, the class winners were 1st Place

Mike Burt, 2nd Stock went to Mathew Reid and 3rd Stock was claimed by Thor Palm. Mike Burt advances to TOP GUN.

8 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and when the class finished, again it was Mike Burt who claimed the class win.

2nd Draw went to Dave Anderson and 3rd Draw was won by Greg Asche.

Folks, the TOP GUN Final didn’t take long to decide tonight. Mike Burt won both the Stock and the Draw Classes, so Mike Burt is our runaway TOP GUN tonight. Congratulations Mike, congratulations to every shooter in the field, and congratulations to everyone especially for an exciting, challenging and especially a SAFE match.

We’ll meet right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club again next Tuesday at 6:00PM when we’ll play the game again. Maybe with a little luck this reporter will be able to make the match this time himself. Stranger things have happened, though not many. In the meantime, remember the mantra:

The evening started out with great weather, the temperatures were in the high 60s, the clouds were broken with blue sky showing through, the air was still, all in all a very pleasant evening. By the end of the Sudden Death Finals, it was raining so hard the sound of the gunfire was almost drowned out. Well, by the end of the match the rain had slowed to a drizzle, the dust was settled and the air smelled fresh. It’s not really supposed to do this in July, but I guess Mother Nature made an exception.

It was a fun match anyway, and we all owe the Match Staff a vote of thanks for bringing it forth. Our usual Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, weren’t in attendance tonight, and in their place Lee Lewis ran the show. Lee Directed the match, ran the Scoreboard & Microphone, and still had time to keep everyone on their toes with his NightHawk 1911. Our firing line was ably run tonight by Mark Wuesthoff, with help from others as the need arose. The line ran smoothly and efficiently, with no problems. Thanks Mark. Many thanks also, as usual, go to EJ Corich for arriving early, setting up the stage, and then staying late and taking it back down. We couldn’t do it without you EJ. In his spare time, EJ shot well enough to finish 2nd in tonight’s Stock Class. Well done,EJ,

for ALL of your efforts. Many thanks to our one lady in attendance tonight, Tawnya Weinhard, for playing stenographer for this reporter late in the finals. See Tawnya, working for the press really does pay the big money 🙂

32 Guns entered the fray tonight, 24 in the Stock Class and 8 in Draw. By the end of the finals the Draw Class became a series of duels between James Austin & Jeremy Weintraub. James secured his berth in the finals by finally putting Greg Asche on the trailer, and he entered the final series with 8 numbers to Jeremy’s 3. By this point in the match, James had his Smith & Wesson Revolver Smoking, with the 25yd plates falling as fast as the 10yd plates, and his reloads happening as swiftly and smoothly as any of the factory shooters we read about in Front Sight Magazine. Jeremy was having a good evening as witnessed by his 3 numbers on the board, but tonight Jeremy was no match for James, and he was gone in 3, but with a solid 2nd place in tonight’s Draw Class. 3rd Draw to Greg Asche, a very recent entry into the ranks of the plate shooters, and showing all the signs of a competitor very worthy of respect and attention in the future. Congratulations to the entire Draw Class for an exciting, fast and especially a SAFE Match.

24 Guns entered the Stock Class tonight, and by the beginning of the finals the numbers were winnowed down to 8. The action resumed with Thor Palm putting Mathew Reid on the trailer, only to join him after the next duel as EJ Corich put paid!! to Thor’s evening. James Austin put Lee Lewis on the trailer with a characteristic fast and accurate string. EJ then continued his winning ways by putting Nick (Wolfgang) Seagraves on the trailer with everyone else, but Nick can certainly take pride in his excellent 3rd Place Stock Class Finish. Then it came down to the final Stock Class duel between James Austin & EJ Corich. The challenge was for All Of’em, and after all of’em were down, James Austin’s popper lay tight to the wet dripping ground, and James Austin

wins tonight’s Stock Class Victory.

TOP GUN isn’t going to take long tonight. A dominating performance in both the Stock & Draw Classes has said it all for tonight’s TOP GUN Champion, & Congratulations to James Austin for a truly overpowering performance tonight. And congratulations to all the shooters in tonight’s match for a challenging, action-filled, and certainly most importantly, A SAFE MATCH!

We’ll meet right here next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM, and we’ll see who’s got the MOJO then. In the meantime, practice a lot, and practice safely. We want to shoot with you folks, not read about you. Remember the mantra:

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to a beautiful summer evening at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club.

The temperatures were in the 70s, the sky was a bright blue, and 26 Guns came out to enjoy the cameraderie and competition.
Our Match Directors Rob & Rebecca Potter put on another good match. They were ably assisted by Mark Wuesthoff aiding our Chief Line Marshall Rob Potter, and Rebecca held down the scoretable & microphone all by herself. Of course, nothing would have even gotten started if our Stage Manager EJ Corich hadn’t arrived early to set up the stage, and stayed late to take it apart and put it away. Well Done!! Match Staff, and Thank you!!

Rebecca Potter was the only Lady in the match tonight, but she sure made her presence known. Entered only in the Stock Class, in the Sudden Death Finals, Rebecca swept Rob & Ben aside before EJ put paid to her challenge, giving her a solid 3rd Place in the Stock Class. Meanwhile, Rob Potter and EJ had a series of duels, climaxing in a fast duel for All Of’em that went to EJ Corich, giving EJ the class win and Rob Potter the 2nd Place Finish in the Stock Class.

In the Draw Class, Mark Wuesthoff finally ended Ben Overly’s bid for fame and fortune, giving Ben a 3rd Place Draw Class Finish. Mark then became enmeshed in a series of duels against EJ Corich, which went back and forth several times until finally, in a duel for All Of’em, EJ Corich won the deciding duel, giving him the Draw Class Win. Mark Wuesthoff won a solid 2nd Place finish, and Ben Overly took the 3rd Place Draw finish tonight. So now it’s on to TOP GUN.

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter steps to the line with his NightHawk 1911. From the Draw Class, EJ Corich steps up with his Kimber 1911. Both Rob & EJ are tooled up with 1911s, the the pistol’s heritages are much different. Rob’s NightHawk is from the deep South, hailing from Barryville, Arkansas. EJ Corich’s Kimber 1911 hails from way up North, in Yonkers New York. It looks like another battle between the North & the South, fought here so often over the preceding matches. The North & the South step up, and at the range command of our Line Marshall Mark Wuesthoff they load and make ready, the duel to be fought from the holster and the challenge being for All Of’em. Rob’s & EJ’s arms are up in the surrender position, they are ready to rumble, the bugles sound, andthe thunder rolls. The 10yd plates all fall as if hit with grapeshot. As though struck with Mini Balls, the 25yd Plates hit the deck with a clatter, and the North & the South both zero their cannon onto the Poppers, which fall to earth, anchored to the soil for posterity. When the gallery looks out at the battleground, a Yankee Cheer goes up for EJ Corich and his New York City Kimber. Tonight it is the Yankee’s turn to cheer, and cheer they do for EJ Corich and his Kimber, tonight’s TOP GUN WINNER!!

We’ll all gather back here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next Tuesday evening, July 12, 2011, and we’ll see if the South can indeed rise again. We’ll see you all next week, and in the meantime practice a lot. I can sense another big battle brewing already.

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a beautiful, clear, blue sky evening, with 70 degree temperatures and only the smallest most benign hint of clouds in the sky. Many thanks to Lee Lewis for stepping in to run the scoretable and microphone in Rob & Rebecca Potter’s absence. I understand Rebecca got stuck working late tonight, probably out in the sound cruising around on a submarine. I wonder if they let her shoot the torpedos when she’s out on the subs? Anyway, Lee did a great job, and we all thank him for a job well done.

James Austin, Mark Wuesthoff & EJ Corich took over as Line Marshalls for Rob tonight. The line ran smoothly and efficiently. Thanks EJ. EJ did double duty tonight. In addition to helping run the line, he arrived early, set up the stage, then stayed late and took it down. EJ, you should apply for double pay for your efforts tonight.

29 Guns entered the match tonight; 20 in the Stock Class, and 7 in the Draw Class. By the end of the preliminary rounds, and the Sudden Death Final, the numbers had dwindled considerably. In the Stock Class, after James Austin put this reporter on the trailer, Matt Mitchell showed Mike Blondin the door also. Since the numbers were being so efficiently trimmed, Mark Wuesthoff trimmed Tom Murphy from the field. Lee Lewis then took a fast duel from Tim Ridenaur, but fell to the gun of Matt Mitchell. Leon Potter then put Matt Mitchell on the trailer, followed by James Austin putting Greg Asche, our newest plate match competitor, on the trailer as well. You did really well for your first plate match, Greg, we hope to see you often. Tim Ridenaur took two back to back duels from Mark Wuesthoff, putting him on the trailer as well. That trailer is getting crowded. Well, we are almost there. James made the trailer even more crowded by adding Leon Potter to the crowd. This left Tim Ridenaur to duel with James Austin for the Stock Class Win. Tim won this duel, and with his win Tim took the Stock Class Victory. 2nd Stock was taken by James Austin, and 3rd Stock went to Leon Potter.

In the Draw Class tonight, 7 entries became but 3 by the end of the finals; Tom Murphy, EJ Corich & Mathew Seagraves. EJ & Tom began the last of the Draw Finals, and in this duel, EJ Corich took the win. EJ followed up that win with another over Mathew Seagraves, giving EJ Corich the Draw Class Victory.

And now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Stock Class, Tim Ridenaur brings his Revolver to the line. From the Draw Class, EJ Corich brings his Kimber into the battle. Tim & EJ will shoot for All Of’em, and they will go into this duel from the Draw. EJ & Tim are loaded and ready, they are in the surrender position. Our Line Marshall, James Austin, confirms they are ready, and we have *TONE*!!

James & Tim engage the 10yd plates, and they drop like the leaves off the trees. The 25yd plates follow suit, and with a clatter. Finally, the poppers get their turn, and they fall, with Tim Ridenaur’s popper tight to the summer heated ground. Tim Ridenaur is tonight’s TOP GUN!!! Congratulations to Tim, congratulations to all the winners, and congratulations to the entire field for a fun, competitive and most especially a SAFE match. We hope you all had a good time tonight. We hope to see you all right here next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM for another evening of basking in the sun and enjoying the thunder of ordnance, the clanking of falling plates, and the cheers and jeers that follow. Practice hard so that the cheers are for you, and the jeers are for the other guy.

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to SUMMER. It’s June 21, 2011, the longest day of the year, and so far

also the warmest. At gametime tonight it was 81 degrees, dry & clear. There were some very high, broken cirrus clouds, but lots of blue sky up there too. As is the case every Tuesday evening, it was a perfect day for a plate match.

Many thanks to our host, Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for use of their facilities, and for their hospitality. Many thanks to our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter for putting together a fine match week after week, with no hitches. Many thanks to Rebecca for runnng the Scoretable, the microphone, and for Shuffling & dealing the duels. Many thanks as always also to our Chief Line Marshall, Rob Potter, for moving the match along so smoothly, and especially, so Safely. Of course, the match wouldn’t get off the starting line if it weren’t for tonight’s TOP GUN, and every match night’s Stage Manager, EJ Corich. EJ arrives early, sets up the stage, then stays late to dismantle and put it away after the match. The Warmes possible THANKS to our Match Staff.

5 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and at the end of the Sudden Death Finals the final deciding duel was between EJ Corich and Matt Mitchell. The challenge was for All Of’em, and as EJ & Matt’s plates all dropped, the odds seemed to favor Matt.

When the plates were all down and the thunder ebbed, it was EJ Corich’s popper that was laying tight to the ground. EJ Corich

is the winner of tonight’s Draw Class, with Matt Mitchell taking the second spot.

It should be noted that Dave Aykens shot most of the match tonight wearing a US Military issue Gas Mask, but as opposed to the one this reporter used during the Vietnam era, Dave’s had all kinds of neat gadgetry attached to it.

Seeing Dave dropping all the plates all night long made this reporter want to pop some CS Gas next to him, just to see if the mask really worked. Well, mask or not, Dave Ayken’s shooting certainly worked well tonight, and Dave ended the Draw Class finals

with a fine 3rd Place Finish.

29 Guns entered the Stock Class tonight, and at the end of the Sudden Death Finals, there were but three; Rob Potter,

Lee Lewis & this reporter, Hal Hansen. Let’s see now, that’s 2 NightHawk 1911s and a Glock Model 35. Hal & Rob dueled first, and Rob’s NightHawk made the point that this is America, not Austria, and Rob took the duel, although Hal did manage to keep it close. Exit Hal with a 3rd Place Stock Class finish. This left it up to the two NightHawks, Rob’s with 3 numbers, and Lee’s with 2.

The challenge for their duels was always for All Of’em, and the first of the final duels went to Lee. Now it was 2 numbers each. They started all their duels from the holster, and the next duel went to Rob. Now it was Rob 2 & Lee 1. In the next duel, it was close, but

Rob Potter’s NightHawk took the victory in a close duel, and circled upward toward the blue warm sky, with another Stock Class Victory. Not so fast there NightHawk, you still have to duel with EJ and his Kimber.

Here we are again folks, with another battle between a Yankee Kimber, wielded by EJ Corich, and a Rebel NightHawk, wielded by Rob Potter. This battle will be joined from the holster, and the battle will be to drop two plates from the 10yd line, then one from the 25yd line. The sequence is repeated until finally all that is left is the popper. Rob & EJ are at the firing line, they are loaded and ready, arms in the surrender position. The bugles sound, the cannon are fired, the the plates begin to drop. First, 2 of the 10yd plates fall, followed by a 25yd plate. Another two 10yd plates fall, and another 25yd plate. The plates fall in the third repetition of this

order of battle, and then, when all the preliminary plates are down, the poppers fall to the shots.

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June 14, 2011

35 Guns Entered in Match

TOP GUN: EJ CORICH

28 Guns entered in the Stock Class – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Stock – Rob Potter

3rd Stock – EJ Corich

4th Stock – Dave Anderson

5th Stock – James Austin

7 Guns entered in the Draw Class – Class won by EJ Corich

2nd Draw won by Dave Anderson

3rd Draw won by Mark Wuesthoff

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and the last plate match of

Spring 2011. Next Tuesday, June 21, 2011 is the first day of Summer, and in it’s honor we’ll meet right back here for a plate match to usher in Mother Nature’s “good side”. Apologies from this reporter for the short match report tonight, but life sometimes gets in the way of fun, and I wasn’t able to personally make it to the match last Tuesday. Now my entire week is going to be jumbled, and it won’t be until the series of matches next week that it’ll regain it’s normal order.

Thanks as always, but with no less enthusiasm, to our match staff for putting on this match, and for such a large number of plate shooters coming out to usher out the spring season. Thanks to Rob & Rebecca for Directing the match. Thanks to Rebecca for running the scoretable and shuffling and dealing the duels. Thanks to Rob Potter for his diligence as the Head Line Marshall, and as always, thanks to EJ Corich for arriving early and staying late, managing the stage; setting up the plates and putting everything away afterwards. Thanks folks, we all appreciate your fine efforts and all the work you contribute to the match.

After the Sudden Death Finale concluded we have two class winners: In the Stock Class, Rebecca Potter and her NightHawk took the win. In the Draw Class, EJ Corich and his Kimber emerged victorious. Yes folks, it’s another battle of the North, represented by EJ’s Kimber, and the South, represented by Rebecca’s NightHawk. Kimbers, of course, hail from Yonkers,

New York while NightHawks represent the deep South, hailing from Berryville, Arkansas. The duel will be fought from the Draw, and the challenge is for All Of’em!! The soldiers are called to the line, the cannon are loaded and ready, the flag is up and we have

*TONE*. THUNDER ROLLS on the field of battle. the troops engage the 25yd plates, and they all fall. The troops next engage the

10yd plates, and they fall. It’s a race to the poppers, with both the North and the South sensing victory. With another volley, the poppers fall to the hail of shot, the thunder ebbs & dies, the smoke clears finally, and the gallery looks out on the field of battle.

Ladies & Gentlemen, the North has emerged victorious. EJ Corich & his Yankee Kimber has dropped his popper tight to the cold bare earth. EJ Corich is tonight’s TOP GUN!! Congratulations to EJ Corich and his Kimber 1911. And congraulations to the entire field for a great match, and most especially, and most important, A SAFE MATCH!!

OK Folks, that’s it for tonight. We’ll see you all right back here next Tuesday, June 21, 2011 for the first Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club plate match of the Summer of 2011. Until then, remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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June 7, 2011
29 Entries in Match
TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

3 LADIES – CLASS WON BY REBECCA POTTER

2ND LADY – TAWNYA WEINTRAUB

3RD LADY – JESSICA SPADONI

23 GUNS IN THE STOCK CLASS – CLASS WON BY ROB POTTER

2ND STOCK – LEE LEWIS

3RD STOCK – JEREMY WEINTRAUB

4th Stock – Rebecca Potter

6 GUNS IN THE DRAW CLASS – CLASS WON BY LEE LEWIS

2ND DRAW – MARK WUESTHOFF

3RD DRAW – MATT CARRASCO

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. We’re closing in on summer pretty fast now, but tonight looks a little like early spring, at least to start. Temperatures are in the mid 50s, a very heavily overcast sky and a light drizzle dampening the dust. As the evening wore on, the skies started to break up, the drizzle stopped, and it even warmed up a bit. And we plate shooters are getting another bonus these days. After the end of the match, it is still full daylight. It may be dark by the time we get home, but we now start the drive in bright daylight. Also, no heaters tonight. Maybe a long sleeved shirt or light jacket, but no problems staying warm.

All the plate shooters gathered round for a solumn ceremony before the match tonight. We gathered to honor Nick (Wolfgang) Seagraves, upon his graduation from High School. CONGRATULATIONS WOLFGANG. As a token of this momentous occasion, all the shooters got together and bought Nick a Benchmade folding knife. This is a beautiful knife with a blade opening assist. It’s a man’s knife, and all the plate shooters were proud to present it to a new High School Graduate who has proved himself to be a Man. Congratulations Nick.

Tonight was a great match, and we wish to thank those that made it possible. Many thanks to our Match Staff. Thanks to our Match Director Team of

Rob & Rebecca Potter. Rob & Reba did their usual great jobs doing their usual double duties. In addition to Directing the match, Rebecca ran the scoretable, shuffled & dealt the duels, and acted as DJ to announce the duels to all of the competitors. Husband Rob did his great job as Head Line Marshall, keeping the line and the match running smoothly and even more importantly, SAFELY!!

Of course, the match wouldn’t have even gotten off the ground if our Stage Manager, E.J. Corich hadn’t arrived early, set up the stage, and then stayed late and took it down. Match Staff, Thank You. As always, a great job!!

29 Guns entered the match this (almost) summer evening, 23 in Stock and 6 in Draw. Of those 29 Guns, 3 were Ladies; Tawnya Weintraub, Jessica Spadoni, and Rebecca Potter. When the smoke had cleared, Rebecca Potter had won the class, Tawnya Weintraub had finished 2nd and Jessica Spadoni

had finished 3rd. Well done, Ladies.

23 Guns entered the Stock Class, and as the Sudden Death Finals were about over it came down to 6 guns still competing for the win; Lee, Rob, Rebecca,

Dave, Jeremy & Leon. The final finals began with a duel between Jeremy & Rebecca, with Jeremy taking the win. Rob then dueled with Leon, with Rob taking the win, exit Leon. Rob stepped back up then in a duel with Lee, but Lee snuck by on this one. Dave then dueled with Jeremy, with Jeremy winning it, which set up a duel with Rob. Rob continued his winning ways with a win over Jeremy. Lee then put Dave on the wagon in a quick accurate duel, exit Dave. Rebecca was the next to climb the steps to the trailer, as she lost a close one to Lee, who then went on to show the door to Jeremy. Lee & Rob had back to back duels, both won by Rob, which gave the Stock Class Win to Rob Potter. 2nd Stock to Lee and 3rd Stock to Matt.

In the Draw Class, the action started with a duel between EJ & Mark, with Mark taking the win. Dave then lost a close one to Matt, which put Dave on the trailer. Duel to Matt. Lee took a fast duel from Jeremy next, followed by two fast accurate duels, back to back with Lee taking both wins from Jeremy, putting Jeremy on the trailer, with most of the rest of the field. Matt was the next to ascend the steps to the trailer as Lee showed him the door. Lee then put the competition to bed with a fast win over Mark, giving Lee Lewis the Draw Class Victory tonight. 2nd Draw to Mark and 3rd Draw to Matt. Now it’s on to Top Gun.

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter comes to the line. From the Draw Class, Lee Lewis saunters up. Folks, I believe a NightHawk 1911 is going to win this duel. Of course, the challenge is for All Of’em. Rob and Lee are loaded and ready. This duel will be from the holster, so both Rob & Lee assume the surrender position, they are ready and we have *TONE* Rob & Lee draw their NightHawks, engage the plates at the 10 yd line, and they all fall with a clatter. Then it’s on to the 25 Yd plates, which drop virtually as one from the pounding of the .45ACP motivations. The poppers now await the attentions of Rob and Lee, and they don’t have long to wait. In a roar of thunder, the poppers are engaged and they fall in a clatter of metal. Silence returns to the range, the mists return to the wet grass, the gallery peers out on the field of honor, and they see that ROB POTTER HAS WON TONIGHT’S TOP GUN MATCH FINALS. CONGRATULATIONS ROB POTTER, and congratulations to the entire field for a very competitive, exciting, fun and especially a SAFE

Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match. We’ll see each and every one of you back here next week, and until then always remember as you are practicing:

“SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL.”

Hal

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May 24, 2011

36 Guns Entered
TOP GUN: ROB POTTER

2 Entries in the Ladies Class – Class won by Tawnya Weintraub

2nd Place in the Ladies Class – Rebecca Potter

26 Guns in the Stock Class – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock – Dave Aykens

3rd Stock – Tawnya Weintraub

10 Guns in the Draw Class – Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw – Lee Lewis

3rd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

Good evening, Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a great Spring night for a plate match, with puffy white clouds painting the light blue siy, and the temperatures in the mid 60s. No heaters necessary tonight. Spring is here in all it’s glory, with Summer peeking around the corner. Short sleeves were the order of the evening, and it felt just great!!

Tonight we discovered where our Match Directors, Rob and Rebecca Potter were last week. As guests of NightHawk Custom Guns, Rob and Rebecca Potter attended and competed in the IDPA Arkansas State Championships in Berryville, Arkansas.

They represented the Pacific Northwest very successfully too. Rob & Rebecca both shot in the Custom Defense Pistol Class, the home of the .45ACP 1911 pistol. Rob entered in the Expert Class, and WON IT!! Rebecca entered in the Marksman Class, and placed 3rd!! Rob & Rebecca Potter, CONGRATULATIONS!! WELL DONE!!

Rob & Reba returned with a flourish tonight, resuming their usual great jobs as our Match Directors, with rhe extra duties of running the scoretable, shuffling & dealing the duels, and calling the duels to the line on the microphone, the above performed admirably by Rebecca Potter. The firing line was kept safe, smoothly flowing, and at attenition by the other half of the team, Rob Potter. And, with his usual punctuality and attention to detail, our Stage Manager, EJ Corich arrived early, stayed late, and had the line up and ready to rock by the magic hour of 6PM. Ladies & Gentlemen, thank for Very Much Indeed, from all of us, to all of YOU!!

Well, back to competing with mere mortals, folks. Tonight we had a pretty fair turnout. 36 Guns entered our match, 26 in the Stock Class, and 10 in the Draw Class. Let’s take a look at the Draw Class first. 10 Guns Entered, and by the end of the Sudden Death Finale, we were down to just 5; Lee Lewis, Dave Aykens, EJ Corich, Jeremy Weintraub, and James Austin.

The final finals started with a duel between Lee & Dave, with Lee giving Dave an invitation to get on the trailer. EJ then dueled with Jeremy, with Jeremy winning this one. Jeremy continued his winning ways in a duel with James, victory to Jeremy. James

got back on the winning track in a duel with Lee, and the luck of the draw immediately caused a rematch between the same two guns. Lee finished ahead of James in this duel, but managed to pull defeat out of the jaws of victory by dropping James’ popper instead of his own. Duel to James. James Austin wins the Draw Class, with Lee Lewis 2nd, & Jeremy Weintraub 3rd. Jeremy, just in case you forgot, your wife Tawnya won the Ladies Class tonight.

In the Stock Class, 26 guns eventually became but 8 ; Mark Wuesthoff, Leon Potter, Lee Lewis, EJ Corich, Tawnya Weintraub, Rob Potter and Dave Aykens. Mark started the Stock Class finals by putting Lee Lewis on the trailer. Tawnya then settled the Ladies Class by putting Rebecca on the trailer, along with all the rest. Dave put paid to Leon’s bid in a fast accurate duel, followed by a duel between Rob & Mark, with Rob taking the victory in this one. EJ dropped a close duel to Tawnya next,

and mounted the trailer for the remainer of the match with so many other pretenders to the throne. Tawnya got her invitation to the trailer next in a duel with Rob, which left only Rob & Dave to duel for the Stock Class victory. Rob entered the duel with 4 numbers

to Dave’s 1, and after a final fast accurate challenge of All Of’em, Rob still had his 4 numbers, and Dave ascended the trailer with a solid, and well-deserved 2nd Place in tonight’s Stock Class. Stock Class Victory to Rob Potter, Dave Aykens took 2nd, and Tawnya Weintraub took 3rd Place. Now it’s on to TOP GUN……………

From the Draw Class, James Austin walks to the line. From the Stock Class, Rob Potter approaches. The challenge for this duel is for All Of’em, STRONG HAND ONLY!! James Austin is tooled up with his Smith & Wesson Revolver, a product of Springfield, Massachusetts, deep in the land of the Yankees. Rob Potter is armed with his NightHawk Custom 1911, a product of the deep South, in BarryVille, Arkansas. Ladies & Gentlemen, I hear trumpets, and a fife and a drum.

James & Rob load and make ready. The duel is from the holster in this battle. The shooters are in the surrender position, the trumpets sound, The Thunder Rolls, the 10 yd plates all fall, the 25yd plates drop with a clatter, and before the poppers can duck for cover, they are engaged and are knocked to the ground. When silence returns, the gallery peers out on the battlefield and sees that once again, the battle has gone to the South, as Rob Potter’s NightHawk grasps victory in it’s talons and soars to the heavens, once again taking the TOP GUN VICTORY to the NIGHTHAWK’S personal trophy room. Once again the South has risen, and once again the Yankees will retire to lick their wounds and prepare to try it again next week.

And folks, that is indeed IT for this week. We’ll meet right here next Tuesday at 6PM, and we’ll see how the battles fall then.

Settle your gear and plan on having it ready for next week. Remember your priorities: 1st is Safety. 2nd is Accuracy.

Only when you have those priorities firmly in hand do you concern yourself with Speed!! We’ll see you next week. In the meantime always remember the mantra:

“SHOOTFAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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May 17, 2011

TOP GUN: LEE LEWIS

Draw Class:

1st Place: EJ Corich

2nd Place: Mark Wuesthoff

3rd Place: Jeremy Weintraub

Stock Class:

1st Place: Lee Lewis

2nd Place: Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Place: Mark Wuesthoff

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s weekly plate match report. It turned out to be a pretty fair night for a plate match, at least viewing the weather from 30 miles away. As it developed, this reporter wasn’t able to attend, and I wish to thank Tawnya for recording the final duels and thanks to Lee for getting them to me. Thanks also go to Steve for running the line and to Lee for running the board. Rob & Reba didn’t make it to Kitsap last night either, and in their absence Lee took over the duties of running the match. Of course, there wouldn’t have been a match at all if our Stage Manager, EJ Corich hadn’t gotten it set up and ready to roll on time, as usual. Thanks folks for your efforts. Well, let’s see how this match concluded.

In the Draw Class the finals were between Mark, EJ, Lee, Jeremy, Dave Tony. Mark & EJ got the finals started with a duel that saw Mark drop his popper first. Lee then outran Jeremy, and Dave got by

Tony, putting him on the trailer for the evening. Mark continued his winning streak against Jeremy, and

EJ showed Dave the steps to the trailer next. Mark took a close duel against Lee, then another against Jeremy, which put him against EJ for the class win.

The challenge is for All Of’em, they are loaded and in the surrender position, and we have *TONE*. The 25yd plates all fall, then the 10yd plates drop like flies. When the poppers are both down we see that EJ’s popper is tight to the ground and EJ Corich takes tonight’s Draw Class Victory!! Now it’s on to the Stock Class…..

In the Stock Class the field dwindled down to the finalists Lee, Jeremy, Mark,Dave, EJ, Tawnya & Leon. Lee & Jeremy started the duels with Jeremy winning, then Tawnya & Jeremy dueled with Jeremy winning, showing Tawnya the steps to the trailer. Mark followed that act by showing Leon the steps to the trailer, to join the crowd watching from there. Jeremy took a fast duel over Lee, which duel brought up EJ & Dave, and EJ outran Dave in this one. Jeremy dueled with EJ and pulled that one off, at which point Lee turned the tables on Jeremy to re-establish his position as a final contender. After that duel, Mark put PAID!! to Dave’s challenge, showing him the steps to the trailer, to take a seat with all the others. Jeremy dueled with Lee next, and won that one, followed up with a win against Mark.

That win pitted Jeremy & Lee against each other for the class win.

Once again, the challenge is for All Of’em, Jeremy & Lee are loaded and ready, their firearms are in the low ready position, the flag is up and we have *TONE*. This time it’s the 10yd plates that fall first, followed by the 25 yd plates. Next the poppers fall with a ring!! The gallery looks out at the stage and sees that LEE’S popper lies tight to the ground, and LEE LEWIS is tonight’s Stock Class Winner!! Now it’s on to Top Gun………….

From the Draw Class, EJ Corich steps to the line. From the Stock Class, it’s Lee Lewis.

The challenge traditionally of course is for All Of’em. The shooters are loaded and ready, the flag is up and we have *TONE*!! The Thunder Rolls, The plates all fall with a clatter, silence returns to the range, the gallery looks out at the stage and sees that LEE LEWIS’S POPPER LIES ON THE BOTTOM, AND LEE LEWIS IS TONIGHT’S TOP GUN WINNER!!

Thanks to all the competitors who came out this evening, both for providing a lot of excellent competition

and for doing it SAFELY!! We’ll see you right here next week when we’ll see who’s hot and who’s not

once again. Until then, practice a lot, practice safely, and always remember:

” THE DUEL MAY NOT ALWAYS GO TO THE FASTEST,

BUT THAT’S SURE THE WAY TO BET!!”

Hal

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May 10, 2011

32 Guns Entered TOP GUN: MARK WUESTHOFF

27 Guns Entered in the Stock Class – Class won by Lee Lewis

2nd Stock: Steve

3rd Stock: Matt C.

5 Guns Entered in the Draw Class – Class won by Mark Wuesthoff

2nd Draw – Tom

3rd Dave

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and our weekly Falling Plate Match Review. What a beautiful night for a plate match. The sky was blue with puffy white clouds, the temperature was in the mid-50s,

and for the first time this Spring, no heaters were needed during the match. It’s Summertime!! As one more added bonus, it was still daylight, though just barely, at the end of the match.

27 Guns entered the match tonight, a slightly smaller crowd than last week, a fact attributed to the nice weather and added emphasis on Spring’s first BBQs. Our stalwart Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter were among the missing tonight, but the slack was taken care of well by our Match Director, Pro Tem, Lee Lewis. Lee also ran the scoreboard, shuffled and dealt the duels, and still found time to shoot his NightHawk 1911 to a Stock Class victory tonight. Lee had good help from our Line Marshalls; Mark Wuesthoff and EJ Corich. And of course, EJ did his usual outstanding job of preparing the stage for all the shooters, and then breaking it down after the match. Well Done, Match Staff, we shooters appreciate it.

5 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and at the end of the Sudden Death Finale, 3 were still competing; Mark, Tom & Dave, and when the dust cleared, that was the order of finish in the Draw Class.

27 Guns entered the Stock Class, and at the end of the finals, several were still competing. The final finals started between

Mathew C & Mathew S, with Mathew C. taking the win in a stronghand only duel. Lee outran Matt C. in the next duel, then followed up by outrunning Steve. Steve got instant payback against Lee, not just once but twice, back to back, the latter duel being for 1 Front Rack Plate, 1 Rear Rack Plate, and the Popper. Lee got back on the winning track by outrunning Matt C. which gave Matt C. a third place finish in the Stock Class. This left Steve with 1 number and Lee with 4 and the challenge was for 6+1 Weak Hand Only. Lee and his NightHawk only needed one hand, and took the duel and the class win. Now it’s on to TOP GUN.

From the Draw Class, Mark Wuesthoff steps to the line. From the Stock Class, Lee Lewis approaches. In a duel for All Of’em,

with Mark coming from the holster and Lee from the low ready, we have *TONE*, and the Thunder Rolls. The 10 yd Plates Fall, the 25YD Plates Fall, and then it’s the Poppers. When the dust settles, the smoke clears and silence returns, Mark Wuesthoff’s Popper Lies tight to the Ground, and MARK WUESTHOFF is tonight’s TOP GUN WINNER!!

OK Folks, that’s it for this beautiful Spring evening. Come out and shoot with us next Tuesday evening at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and we’ll hope for weather just as good as it was tonight. The match next week will be held on the Rifle Side of the range, so ongoing upgrades on the pistol side can continue. We’ll see you right here next week, and in the meantime, practice well. always remember:

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. The month of May is starting off pretty nice, with temperatures in the middle 50s, an overcast of broken cumulus clouds, and most importantly, it’s dry outside. The Match Staff is back to full strength tonight, with both Rob & Reba

Potter here to direct the procedings, with Rob acting as Head Line Marshall, and Reba doing her usual excellent job on the Scoreboard and the Microphone. In Her spare tme, Reba shuffled & dealt the duels, and shot her NightHawk well enough to win the Ladies Class, although our 2nd Place Lady, Tawnya Weintraub gave her some very good competition. In fact, Tawnya gave everyone some good competition. As usual, our Stage Manager, E.J. Corich arrived early and stayed late setting up the stage and taking it down after the match. Just to keep his hand in, EJ won the Stock Class tonight, in a gigantic field of 41

Guns. To all the members of our Match Staff, a hearty Thank You from all of us to all of you.

As stated earlier in this report, there was a very large field of 41 Guns entered tonight, 36 of which were in the Stock Class. By the end of the Stock Class preliminaries, it became a battle of only 3 Guns; Rob Potter, Lee Lewis and EJ Corich. EJ Corich started the final finals by putting Rob on the trailer, then faced off against Lee, each shooter having 2 Numbers on the board. Lee took the first duel between him and EJ, with EJ coming right back with a victory of his own. This left both shooters with but 1 number, and after one more fast duel, going for all of’em, EJ Corich still had his number, and also a victory in the Stock Class tonight!!

In the Draw Class, Tom Murphy followed this reporter to the trailer, leaving just EJ Corich and James Austin battling for the class victory. James & EJ both started off the last of the finals with 2 Numbers. James Austin was in high gear, and had his Smith & Wesson Revolver humming like a finely tuned sewing machine. In two straight duels James had eliminated EJ’s 2 numbers and won the Draw Class tonight!! Now it’s on to TOP GUN………..

From the Stock Class, EJ Corich comes to the line with his Kimber. From the Draw Class, James Austin has his Smith & Wesson Revolver holstered and ready. The challenge is for All Of’em, and our Line Marshall, Rob Potter, calls the combatants to Attention. Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!! At The *TONE* James & EJ Draw and engage the 10yd plates, which fall in their turn. Then our attention is directed to the 25yd plates, which from the gallery we watch all drop with a clatter. The poppers are then engaged, and ring out as they are hit, and fall. The Thunder Ebbs, and as silence once more returns to the range, the gallery looks out and sees that James Austin’s Popper lies tight to the ground. James Austin is tonight’s TOP GUN!! Congratulations James, Congratulations EJ, and congratulations to all of our shooters for an exciting and SAFE match.

OK Folks, that’s it for tonight. We’ll see you right back here next Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 6:00PM. You all know what you have to do, so do it a lot and do it right. See you all here next week and we’ll see if you did do it right. Till then, remember the mantra:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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April 26, 2011

30 Guns Entered TOP GUN – EJ CORICH

1 Lady – Tawnya Weintraub

22 Guns entered in the Stock Class – Class won by EJ Corich

2nd Stock – Matt Mitchell

3rd Stock – Steve Washington

4th Stock – Thor Palm

8 Guns entered in the Draw Class – Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw – Rob Potter

3rd Draw – Tim Ridenour

4th Draw – Hal Hansen

Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a fine evening for a plate match. The blue sky was shared by broken clouds, it was just a little bit cool, and the heaters still felt fine. No rain though,

so we know summer is coming.

The better half of our Match Director Team was absent tonight, but husband Rob was there to run the show. Lee Lewis once again took over the score table, running the scoreboard, shuffling and dealing the duels, and calling said duels on the microphone. In his spare time, Lee ran his NightHawk 1911, challenging the field to catch him if they can. EJ Corich arrived early, stayed late and had the stage ready to rock punctually at 6:00PM. Some of us think EJ enjoys running around on the tractor almost as much as he enjoys shooting his Kimber. Oh yeah, before I forget. Our Stage Manager, E.J.Corich won the TOP GUN honors with that Kimber tonight.

Only one Lady, Tawnya Weintraub, was able to attend the match tonight, but she sure made it interesting for the rest of the field.

You shot well tonight, Tawnya, good to see you again.

A total of 30 Guns came out this spring evening, 22 in Stock, and 8 in Draw. Let’s look at the Draw Class first. 8 guns entered the Draw Class field tonight, and after James Austin showed this reporter the door, there were but 3 remaining; James Austin, Rob Potter and Tim Ridenour. Rob outran Tim in a fast duel, putting him on the trailer, and that left only James & Rob to duel for the win. The challenge was for All Of’em, and when they all fell, James’ popper lay tight to the ground, and James Austin has won the Draw Class and advances to Top Gun.

in the Stock Class, 20 Guns entered the field, and they came to Play!! By the end of the preliminaries, it was down to four: Thor Palm, Matt Mitchell, Steve Washington, and EJ Corich. Matt pur paid to Thor’s evening, and followed that by putting paid to Steve’s bid as well. That left just EJ Corich & Matt Mitchell to duel for the class victory, and the challenge was for All Of’em.

In their turn, the 10 yd plates fell, then the 25yd plates fell, and when the poppers both fell, EJ Corich’s popper lay on the bottom.. EJ Corich takes tonight’s Stock Class victory. Now, it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Draw Class, James Austin comes to the line. From the Stock Class, it’s E.J. Corich. The challenge is for All Of’em,

the shooters are loaded and ready, the Line Marshall hits the *TONE*. James & EJ engage the 10 yd plates first, and they all fall!! Then the 25yd plates are engaged and they all fall, and finally it’s the popper’s turn to drop, and they do!! When the

thunder fades, and silence returns to the range, E.J. Corich’s popper Lies tight to the dry green grass, and

EJ Corich has won it all tonight!! Congratulations EJ Corich, for an evening of fine shooting, and Congratulations to the entire field for a fast, exciting, and especially a SAFE evening of plate match competition.

OK Folks, that’s it for this evening. We’ll see you right back here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM. In the meantine, you know what to do.

SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!.

Hal

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April 19, 2011

38 Guns Entered TOP GUN – JAMES AUSTIN

27 Stock Guns Entered – Class won by James Austin

2nd Stock – Lee Lewis

3rd Stock – Matt Mitchell

11 Draw Guns Entered – Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw – Matt Mitchell

3rd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

4th Draw – Hal Hansen

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It’s April 19, 2011 and we have another

plate match for ya. It’s Spring in the Pacific Northwest, and while still quite cool out, the weather is dry, with light broken clouds and the suns out. With the heaters on, one doesn’t even need a jacket. 38 Guns signed up to enjoy the match, 27 in Stock, and 11 in Draw.

Rob & Rebecca Potter, our Match Director Team, are on sebattical tonight, and Lee Lewis is at the helm. Lee is running the

Scoreboard, shuffling and dealing the duels, and acting as DJ in his spare time. Oh, yeah, I almost forgot. Lee is also entered in the Stock & Draw Classes.. In Rob’s absence, whoever was handy stepped in to run the line. They all did it properly too. The match was run smoothly and efficiently, with a minimum of delay. Of course, nothing would have gotten off the ground if our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, hadn’t gotten there early and set it up. As usual, EJ is the first to arrive, the last to leave, and for his trouble, he is first in the hearts of all the shooters. Gentlemen, from all the competitors, to all the Match Staff, Thank You!!

It was a large field tonight, so let’s get to it. 27 Guns entered the Stock Class. By the end of the Sudden Death Finale, the number still competing was much smaller. The last of the finals brought Jeremy & EJ together in a duel, with Jeremy winning on a quick reaction drill answering a stovepipe jam. Tap, Rack and Fire. To Jeremy’s surprise and good fortune, EJ, with his own problems, gave Jeremy enough time to get away with it. Exit EJ. Seth & Matt drew a duel then, with Matt winning it. Exit Seth.

Jeremy & Lee dueled next, and this time Jeremy had another stovepipe jam. Lee wasn’t as forgiving as EJ, and moved a step closer to the finals. James & Matt went for All Of’em, and James got them all before Matt did. Duel to James. Lee & James took turns then outrunning Jeremy, and showed Jeremy the door to the trailer. Jeremy’s last number suffered sudden death, but he went to the trailer with a 3rd Place Finish. 24 other guns would like to have finished 3rd in this field. Congrats Jeremy.

This left James Austin & Lee Lewis to duel for the Stock Class Victory. The challenge was for All Of’em, and James Austin

took them all down just barely before Lee Lewis. Stock Class Victory to James Austin. And on to Draw.

11 Guns entered the Draw Class, and as the end neared, 4 shooters were still competing: Hal Hansen, James Austin, Matt Mitchell, & Jeremy Weintraub. James Austin showed this reporter the door, pitting him next in a duel with Matt Mitchell, which he won in a close, accurate duel. James next drew a duel with Jeremy, and showed Jeremy the door once again, and again with a 3rd Place finish. James Austin & Matt Mitchell then dueled for the Draw Class Victory, with James Austin emerging the victor in a very close duel.

Since James Austin won both the Stock Class and the Draw Class, James Austin also therefore won the evening’s TOP GUN OVERALL VICTORY. CONGRATULATIONS JAMES AUSTIN for a fine night of shooting.

And Congratulations to all the competitors tonight for a fast, efficient, accurate and especially for a SAFE Match. We’ll see you all here next Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 6:00PM, at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Practice hard, do it Safely, and remember always:

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to another Plate Match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. The big news tonight is that the renovations on the pistol side of the range are completed, and our match moved back over to the newfound elegance of the pistol side. The berms have been reformed and are large and absorbant of whatever might hit them.

On each end of the range and directly in the middle, wide corridors allow easy access of people and equipment to the downrange area. It looks great, functions perfectly and was definitely worth waiting for. Well done, everyone involved in the pistol range renovations.

The weather cooperated tonight, with a light overcast sky and even at 6:00pm full light from the sun. This is almost like spring is supposed to be. The temperature was in the mid 50s, the heaters were still on, and while it was still cool enough for long sleeves and light jackets,

it was dry, warmer, and still pretty outside, not getting dark until almost 7:00PM.

Our return to the pistol side of the range produced yet another arrangement of the plate racks. Still at 10 yds were the two “close” racks, and still at 25 yds was the distant rack.

The poppers, however, found their way about halfway between, at the 15yd line. The match therefore required disciplined shooting, and still allowed speed. This arrangement of plates and poppers was functionally perfect, and will be a great arrangement for a long, long time.

We all owe a debt of gratitude to our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, for arriving early, staying late, and getting the stage set up for all of us. Thanks, EJ!!! All of us appreciate it.

In addition to great weather, and a new range layout, another treat greeted us tonight. Rob and Reba returned after a trip to Oregon, where they attended classes at Thunder Ranch, under the watchful eyes of the owner and chief Instructor Clint Smith. So Welcome back to our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, and your return was indeed a triumphal one. This was another Great Match!!

Of course, Rob & Rebecca didn’t limit themselves to just Directing the match, Rebecca, as usual, ran the scoreboard and the microphone, shuffled and dealt the duels, and kept score. This was no small accomplishment with 33 Guns entered in 3 different classes. Well done Rebecca.

Not to be outdone, Rob Potter ran the line and ensured that the match was run smoothly and most importantly, SAFELY!! Thanks Rob & Rebecca, Great Match!!

And speaking of great matches, this one was. In the Ladies Class, Rebecca Potter

took the win, followed very closely indeed by Dawn Wilcox. Debra Kurre took a close 3rd Place. We hope next week that the entire field of Ladies will return.

In the Stock Class, 26 guns were reduced to but 6 at the start of the Sudden Death Finale. This reporter, Hal, put Paid!! to Dawn Wilcox’s evening, giving her 2nd Place

in the Ladies Class. Then Rob got by wife Reba, leaving the door open for EJ Corich to outrun this reporter in a fast duel. Well, EJ’s was fast. Rob then put Dave on the trailer in a close duel, and Rob was SMOKING NOW!! To prove it, Rob put this reporter on the trailer,

even though this reporter had one of his best runs of the night. Not good enough, Hal.

Getting down to the final finals, Jeremy drew a duel with EJ, which concluded with a win for Jeremy. Rob continued his winning ways against Jeremy, and finished the task by erasing EJ’s last number for the class win!. 1st Place in the Stock Class to Rob Potter.

2nd Place to EJ Corich, 3rd Place to Jeremy Weintraub, and because I write the match reports, 4th Place to this reporter, Hal Hansen. And on to the Draw Class.

7 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and by the midway point of the finals, the number was but 3; EJ Corich, Lee Lewis and Jeremy Weintraub. Jeremy got by EJ, followed by Lee getting by Jeremy. EJ then outran Lee, each of whom started the final finals with 2 numbers. Now Lee had only 1. EJ made it official in the next duel, with another victory over Lee Lewis. So the finals showed EJ Corich winning tonight’s Draw Class, Lee Lewis finishing 2nd, and Jeremy Weintraub finishing 3rd. Now it on to Top Gun.

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter and his NightHawk 1911, decked out in the Grey Uniform of the Confederacy, come to the line. Rob’s NightHawk harkens from the State of Arkansas, and is going to attempt to reprise the South’s attack on Ft. Sumter, 150yrs ago today.

EJ Corich comes to the line packing his Kimber 1911, which calls New York City it’s hometown. EJ’s Yankee Kimber is decked out in the Union Blue, reminiscent of the Union Soldiers, ensconced in Ft Sumter, that provoked the ire of the Confederacy on that dark day 150yrs ago.

The Yankee and his Kimber are loaded and ready, as is Johnny Rob and his NightHawk. From the Draw, the cannon are engaged, the Thunder Roars!! The 10 yd plates all fall, the 25yd plates drop, the cannon are diverted to the poppers, which fall in a hail of fire and SMOKE!! Silence finally returns to the battlefield, the cannon are cleared and holstered, and a REBEL YELL ERUPTS!! Johnny Rob and his Confederate NightHawk have risen to the challenge once again, and is tonight’s TOP GUN WINNER!!Rob, The STARS & BARS will fly over your car, General Lee, on your way home. Be sure to give your BIRDS OF PREY, both yours and Reba’s, some extra food tonight. They earned it.

We’ll see all of you folks right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next week, where we’ll see who is hot, and who is not once again. Until then, practice a lot, and properly,

and bring your pet pistol Fluffy out to play once again at 6:00PM. Until then, remember the axiom:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY,

SHOOT SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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March 22, 2011

35 Guns Entered TOP GUN: ROB POTTER

1 Lady – Rebecca Potter

26 Stock Guns – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock – Nathan Bailey

3rd Stock – Mark Wuesthoff

9 Draw Class – Class won by EJ Corich

2nd Draw – James Austin

3rd Draw – Rebecca Potter

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club

for another March Plate Match. The weather was considerably better than we have been accustomed to this winter, and now that’s it’s Spring, it should continue to get better & better. Tonight was another great match, for which we thank our longsuffering but ever-diligent

Match Staff. As always, we thank and appreciate our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter. We appreciate Rebecca’s efforts on the Scoreboard and on the microphone. Likewise, we appreciate Rob’s efforts as Chief Line Marshall. This husband wife team keeps the match moving smoothly, efficiently and most especially, Safely. Our match wouldn’t ever leave the dock if it weren’t for our Stage Manager, EJ Corich. EJ gets here early and sets up the stage, then leaves late after putting it all away. Thank you EJ. We couldn’t have the match without you.

And speaking of matches, 35 guns entered ours tonight, 26 in the Stock Class, and 9

in the Draw Class. When the match approached the end of the Sudden Death finals, the

Stock Class and the Draw Class each had 3 Shooters still contending for their class’ victory. In the Stock Class, Mark Wuesthoff, Rob Potter and Nathan Bailey were still alive, while in the Draw Class, Rob Potter, James Austin & EJ Corich contined the battle.

Let’s look at the Stock Class first. Nathan Bailey had earned his spot in the finals by edging out Lee Lewis. Mark Wuesthoff had finally put Paid to Dan Moore’s efforts to get his slot, and Rob Potter earned his spot by getting by this reporter, Hal Hansen. It’s OK Rob, I’ve known you for years. I’m used to pain. Rob Potter ended both Mark’s & Nathan’s

night, to take the Stock Class victory and advianced to TOP GUN.

In the Draw Class, James earned his slot in the finals by getting by Rebecca Potter, who still had 1 number left. Rob earned his spot by edging Lee Lewis, in a battle of the NightHawks. Rebecca Potter earned her berth in the Draw Class Finals by gettng by Nathan Bailey. The battles for the class win were joined first with a duel between Rebecca Potter & James Austin, with James winning a close one. Rebecca Potter & Lee Lewis dueled next, with Reba’s NightHawk just snatching victory from the talons of Lee’s bird of prey. James and Reba then dueled, with James getting there first, but barely, giving Rebecca Potter a well-earned third place finish. This left James with no numbers on the board, but still competing on his good looks. EJ meanwhile had 3 numbers on the board. James won the first of the final duels, cutting EJs numbers to 2, but still 2 numbers ahead of James. In the next duel, James got all caught up, and along with all of his plates, shot one of EJ’s. Duel and Draw Class Victory, to EJ Corich. Now it’s on to Top Gun.

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter comes to the line. From the Draw Class, EJ Corich ambles to the line. Our announcer Pro-Tem calls the action. Shooters, load and make ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!. At the *TONE*, Rob & EJ go for All Of’em. The 20yd plates fall, the 25yd plates fall, and the poppers at 20yds drop. Upon inspection,

Rob Potter’s popper lies tight to the ground, and Rob Potter is tonight’s Top Gun Victor.

OK Folks, that’s it for another Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Plate Match. Spring has Sprung with a bang, heralding in another season of better weather and even better plate matches, if that is indeed possible. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday evening at 6PM, so stay safe and come join us then. In the meantime, remember the mantra:

“SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL.”

Hal

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March 08, 2011

43 Guns Entered TOP GUN – MIKE BURT

3 Ladies in Class – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Tawnya Weintraub

3rd Lady – Debra Kurre

34 Guns Entered in Stock – Class won by Mike Burt

2nd Stock – Rob Potter

3rd Stock – Thor Palm

9 Guns Entered in Draw – Class won by Mike Burt

2nd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Draw – Rebecca Potter

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for the first plate match in March 2011. It was a dry night for a change, with cool temperatures in the mid 40s, and a light breeze wafting through periodically. The sky was overcast with broken cumulus clouds, but the heaters kept us warm, and so did the competition from a large field of shooters.

Speaking of a large field of shooters, 43 guns entered the match tonight, the largest number of entries for quite a while. This brings up a point of procedure. Due to the large field, and the need to move the match along smoothly so the shooters don’t all get sore feet from standing around too much, our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca have instituted some procedural rules:

1) Each shooter has 6 plates in the “closer” plate racks, and three in the rack at 25 yds. Shoot only those. Don’t shoot your opponents plates upon pain of forfeiting that string of fire. 2) When your popper is down, cease fire. Don’t then start shooting at the distant plates for practice. When you popper falls, unload and show clear. These simple courtesies will keep the match moving rapidly and smoothly, with minimal delays.

We found ourselves once again set up on the rifle range due to ongoing renovations on the pistol range. Since the playground was different anyway, our Stage Manager, E.J. Corich once again “enhanced” the challenge. For the match tonight, the “closer” plate racks were at 20 yards. The distant rack was centered at the usual 25 yds, but the overlapping poppers were set up much closer,

only at 24 yds. Challenging? Yes!! Fun? YES!! The main trick is to slow down a bit and get a good sight picture, then smoothly break your trigger and don’t jerk. If we shoot at these distances for awhile, we will become acclimated to them. IF we ever see 10yd

distances again, the plates will look so big they will seem un-missable. Bet they won’t be, though. Many thanks to our Match Staff for the fore-thought and organization to make such a complicated event run so smoothly.

In the lady’s class, 3 ladies competed for the class win: Rebecca Potter, Tawnya Weintraub and Debra Kurre. After an evening of closely matched, hard fought duels with the entire field, Rebecca, Tawnya and Debra finished in that order.

In the Stock Class, 34 Guns entered the fray, and toward the end of the Sudden Death Finals, 3 were left: Thor Palm, Mike Burt & Rob Potter. Thor Palm nailed down his berth in the finals by getting by Mathew Reid. Mike Burt then got into the finals by outrunning Thor. This gave Thor a Third Place Finish in the Stock Class, leaving Mike and Rob to duel for the class win.

The duels commenced with Mike Burt having 2 numbers, to Rob’s 1. Rob got the numbers even in the first of the final duels, outrunning Mike in a very close duel. For the Stock Class win, Mike & Rob go for all Of’em, and the first of the final two to get all of’em down is Mike Burt, giving him the Stock Class win. 2nd Stock to Rob Potter and 3rd Stock to Thor Palm. And on to draw.

In the Draw Class, 9 guns entered, becoming 3 toward the end of the evening. The three finalists are: Jeremy Weintraub,

Mike Burt & Rebecca Potter. Jeremy got his berth in the finals by getting by this reporter, Hal Hansen. Mike Burt got his slot by getting by EJ Corich. Rebecca Potter earned her place in the finals by getting by one of the Davids. Rebecca & Mike Burt dueled

then, with Mike Burt winning the duel, leaving Rebecca with a 3rd Place Finish in the Draw Class. This left Mike Burt and Jeremy Weintraub to duel for the Draw Class Title. Mike Burt went into this final set of duels with 2 numbers, while Jeremy was still riding his Sudden Death Good Looks. Mike & Jeremy are loaded and ready, the flag is up, and they are OFF!! The duel is for all of’em, and in their turn they all fall. When the thunder ebbs, Mike Burt’s popper lies tight to the ground, and Mike Burt is tonight’s Draw Class Champion.

As we enter the TOP GUN DUEL, Mike Burt walks to the line with a gun in his left hand, and another in his holster on his right hip. Mike has a strangely confident look on his face. Apparently his ego and his alter-ego have made a deal, with Mike

being on the winning end of the impending duel. Our Head Line Marshall, Rob Potter, takes one look at the upcoming carnage, and declares MIKE BURT tonight’s Top Gun Winner!!

Congratulations to tonight’s winners, and to our entire field for a well shot match, and much more importantly, a

SAFE match. We’ll meet right here again next Tuesday evening at 6PM and do it all again. In the meanime remember,

“VICTORY IS NOT ALWAYS TO THE FASTEST, BUT THAT’S THE WAY TO BET!!!”

Hal

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March 1, 2011

31 Guns Entered TOP GUN – JEREMY WEINTRAUB

4 LADIES IN CLASS – CLASS WON BY REBECCA POTTER

2ND LADY – DEBRA KURRE

3RD LADY – TAWNYA WEINTRAUB

24 Guns entered in Stock Class – Class won by Jeremy Weintraub

2nd Stock – James Austin

3rd Stock – Scott Scheitzach

7 Guns entered in Draw Class – Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw – Mike Burt

3rd Draw – EJ Corich

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the First Day of March at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. March has certainly come in like a lion, with light but steady rain, and temperatures for tonights match in the high 30s. Typically, March comes in like a lion, so let’s hope it goes out like a lamb. It was an interesting and challenging match tonight. Renovations are in progress at the pistol range, so the match took over the rifle range tonight. The devious mind of our Stage Manager, E.J. Corich came into play tonight, and the 10yd plate racks and the overlapping poppers found their way back to 20 yds, Mercifully, the 25yd plate racks stayed at 25yds. Speed was often sacrificed for accuracy when engaging the plates, and there is nothing wrong with that. It was indeed more challenging, but it was the same for everyone, and it was Fun!! Mercifully also, the 3 propane heaters found their way to the rifle range and they were warmly received. (pun intended).

Thanks to our Match Director team of Rob and Rebecca Potter for putting the match together so smoothly in, for our match at least, unfamiliar surroundings. A lot of equipment had to be brought from the pistol range to the rifle range, and between EJ, the Potters, and the match’s competitors, it all got done smoothly and on time. The same can be said for the takedown after the match. Excellent Teamwork Everyone. YES!!!

In the Ladies Class, we had 4 Entries, including a new Lady Shooter named Tracy. Tracy related to us that she came to the match to learn. Welcome Tracy, and we hope that you learned that you enjoyed it and will come back often. The Ladies Class win went to Rebecca Potter. Debra Kurre finished 2nd, and Tawnya Weintraub finished 3rd.

In the Stock Class we had 24 Entries. At the conclusion of the preliminaries we had 3 Shooters remaining in contention: Jeremy Weintraub, James Austin and Scott Scheitzach. Scott hasn’t attended the matches for a good while, and we are certainly glad to see him and his Smith & Wesson Revolver back. James and Scott attained their berths in the finals by fast accurate wins over Tim. Jeremy made the finals by getting by EJ. Enroute to the final Stock Class duel Jeremy outran James, Scott then got by Jeremy, only to lose a close duel with James. So, it came down to a duel between Jeremy Weintraub and James Austin for the Stock Class Win. Our Chief Line Marshall, Rob Potter, makes the call. The challenge is for All Of’em, the shooters are loaded and ready, we have *Tone* and they are Off!!

With the addition of a few extra rounds to make up for the extra distances to the plates, the 10yd plates fall, the 25 yd plates fall, and with a clatter, the poppers fall, Jeremy Weintraub’s popper tight to the wet cold ground. The Stock Class win tonight goes to Jeremy Weintraub. 2nd to James Austin and 3rd to Scott Scheitzach. And on to Draw.

In the Draw Class, 7 entries has come down to 3: James Austin, EJ Corich, and Mike Burt. In a fast duel for 6+1, James gets by EJ. Mike follows the trend and outruns EJ as well. EJ finishes the night with a 3rd Place finish in the Draw Class. This leave James Austin and Mike Burt vying for the Draw Class win. James and Mike are loaded and ready, their firearms are holstered and they have assumed the surrender position. After a moments hesitation, we have “Tone*. As is traditional in the final Class duels, the challenge is for All Of’em, and when they have all been engaged and all have fallen, James Austin’s popper is tight to the ground, wet and cold, and James Austin is tonight’s Draw Class Victor. 2nd Draw to Mike Burt and 3rd Draw to EJ Corich. Now we see who is the fastest, most accurate gun at the club tonight.

From the Stock Class, Jeremy Weintraub steps to the line. From the Draw Class, James Austin steps up. The challenge of course is for All Of’em, and tonight the duel will commence from the Stock Low Gun position. Jeremy and James are loaded and ready,

their stance is in the Low gun ready position, and we have *TONE* The Thunder Rolls,

the clatter of plates at the 20yd line wafts to the gallery, then the plates fall at 25yds, followed by the clatter of the poppers as they crash to the ground. A cheer from the gallery goes up as it is observed that JEREMY WEINTRAUB’S popper lies on the bottom of the stack, and JEREMY WEINTRAUB is tonight’s TOP GUN!!!

Congratulations to Jeremy Weintraub, and congratulations to all of our shooters for a challenging, smooth and especially for a SAFE match. We’ll meet right back here next

Tuesday evening at 6:00PM for more March Madness!! Well, for more fast, accurate, and SAFE shooting fun. Practice hard, Summer’s coming, so let’s be ready for the summer season. Practice a lot, practice properly, and always remember:

“SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL.”

Hal

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February 15, 2011

30 Guns Entered – TOP GUN – EJ CORICH

2 Ladies in Class – Class won by Tawnya Weintraub

2nd Lady – Rebecca Potter

22 Guns in Stock Class – Class won by James Austin

2nd Stock – Mark Wuesthoff

3rd Stock – Rob Potter

8 Guns in Draw Class – Class won by EJ Corich

2nd Draw – Mike Burt

3rd Draw – James Austin

Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to this reporter’s review of last night’s plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver

Club. 30 Guns entered the match, and it was a night of upsets. The temperatures and weather were typical February in the Northwest, but the match was inside, the heaters were roaring, and the intensity of the competitors all combined to keep everyone wide awake and warm. Many thanks to Rob Potter for forwarding the results to this reporter so that I could put together a match report, if somewhat spare in the details.

Many thanks to the Match Staff for presenting another great match, and thanks to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for hosting it.

for shuffling and dealing the duels, keeping the scoreboard updated, and for acting as DJ during the event. Thanks to Co-Match Director, Rob Potter for also running the line efficiently and safely. Last in line for praise, but first in line to work, many thanks to

EJ Corich, our Stage Manager, for getting everything set up and ready on time. In addition to his labors tonight, EJ took overall

honors for the compeitive phase of tonight’s match, emerging as TOP GUN when the thunder ebbed the winners tipped their hat.

As indicated earlier, this reporter didn’t make the match, so bear with me for a “condensed” review of the results of the match.

In the Ladies Class, Tawnya Weintraub won it all!! Tawnya, your days and hours of practice payed off tonight. Well Done!!

So, from the Stock Class, James Austin sauntered to the line. From the Draw Class, EJ Corich took his place on the line. The

shooters Load and make ready!! The Shooters are ready, we have *TONE* and the battle is joined!! After the thunder ebbed, the clatter of all the plates falling died away, the gallery looked out at the fallen poppers and a cheer went up. EJ Corich’s popper lies tight to the cold, wet ground, and EJ CORICH is tonight’s TOP GUN!! Congratulations to EJ Corich, and congratulations to our entire field for an exciting and, and most importantly, a SAFE match to hold us until next Tuesday at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. See you all next week folks, and in the meantime always remember:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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February 8, 2011

40 Guns Entered – TOP GUN, JAMES AUSTIN

2 ladies – Class won by Tawnya Weintraub

2nd Lady – Rebecca Potter

30 Stock Guns – Class won by James Austin

2nd Stock – Tim Ridenour

3rd Stock – Nathan Bailey

10 Draw Guns – Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw – Mike Burt

3rd Draw – Rob Potter

Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another February evening at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Temperatures were hovering at 40degrees before the sun even got down all the way, and by the end of the match the temperature was into the upper 30s. Our 3 heaters sure were welcome tonight. Thanks as always, but to no lesser degree to our match staff: Rob & Rebecca Potter – Our Match Directors. Reba as our scorekeeper and DJ and Rob as our Chief line Marshall. Lee Lewis took over the tractor tonight in our Stage Manager – EJ Corich’s absence. To help lee along in his efforts to substitute tonight, our tractor quit running, and necessitated someone’s Bronco coming to the rescue. Looks like EJ picked a good night to be gone. To our Match Staff: THANKS !!

We had a large field of shooters tonight, 30 guns entered in the Stock Class and 10 in our Draw Class. By the end of the evening, the Stock Class had shrunk to 4: Matt Carrasco,

reducing the finalists to 3. Tim Ridenour put Nathan away in a fast duel, giving Nathan 3rd Place in our Stock Class. Nathan, welcome back after a long absence and congrats on a great finish. This left Tim Ridenour vs. Mark Wuesthoff for the Stock Class win.

The challenge was for All Of’em. Our Chief Line Marshall, Rob Potter, makes the call.

Shooters, Load and make ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Tim and Mark engage the plates. The 10yd plates fall first, then the 25yd plates fall with a clatter. Finally, the poppers fall hard, with Mark’s on the bottom. Class win to Mark Wuesthoff, 2nd Stock to Tim Ridenour and 3rd Stock to Nathan Bailey. And on to Draw.

Our field of 10 Draw Class entries, at the end of the finals, becomes 4: Jeremy Weintraub, James Austin, Mike Burt and Rob Potter. To start the final finals, James puts Jeremy on the trailer, opening the door for a duel between Mike and Rob, with the duel going to Mike. This pits James Austin against Mike Burt for the class win. Since it is the duel for the class win, the challenge of course was for All Of ’em. The guns are loaded and holstered, the shooters are in the surrender position, and at the *TONE* All Of ’em start to fall. When the thunder ebbs, and the clatter of falling plates subsides, James Austin’s popper is on the hard cold ground, and James Austin is tonight’s Draw Class Winner. And now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Stock Class, Mark Wuesthoff walks to the line. From the Draw Class, it’s James Austin. They are loaded and ready, and by mutual agreement the duel will be from the draw. They are in the surrender position, the *Tone* sounds, Mark and James hammer the plates hard!! They all fall in their turn, and when the poppers hit the ground, James Austin is our TOP GUN tonight. Well done James, well done to all of our winners, and well done to our entire field for an exciting, challenging and most especially SAFE match.

We’ll all meet right here at Kitsap Rifle & REvolver Club next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM and we’ll see who’s HOT!! and who’s not then. Until then, practice properly, and a lot, and always remember:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL,

SHOOT SAFELY”!!!!

Hal

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February 1, 2011

38 Guns Entered in the match – TOP GUN – LEE LEWIS

2 Ladies in Class – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Tawnya Weintraub

30 Guns entered in Stock Class – Class won by Lee Lewis

2nd Stock – Mike Burt

3rd Stock – Rob Potter

8 Guns entered in Draw Class – Class won by Mike Burt

2nd Draw – Mark Wuesthoff

3rd Draw – Hal Hansen

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to February at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. We kick off the new month with,

what else, a Falling Plate Match. February starts out cold this year, with clear skies and a “bracing” 35 degrees at the start of the match. By the end of the match the temperature had dipped to an even 30 degrees, making the shooters even happier about the 3 propane heaters running wide open in the range building. We’ll remember this “brisk” evening next summer when the temperatures cause everyone to wear cutoffs and tank tops. For tonight though, the heaters felt really great!!

38 Guns entered the match tonight, in spite of the cold weather. We grow’em tough here is Western Washington.. Many thanks to our Match Staff for putting on a match, the energy of which alone was sufficient to keep everyone warm, and highly challenged.

Thanks to our Match Directors, Rob and Rebecca Potter for putting the match together and coordinating all the activity. Reba, of course, doubled as the Scorekeeper and DJ, Shuffler and Dealer of the duels, and just to keep her hand in, won the Ladies Class tonight. Husband Rob, in addition to his half of the Match Director duties, also ran the line and ensured a safe and incident-free match. Our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, set up and later dismantled the stage, and had everything ready to rock on time, as usual.

In the Stock Class tonight, 30 Guns entered, and as the finals drew to it’s conclusion, 3 guns remained in contention; Lee Lewis, Mike Burt and Rob Potter. After Mark Wuesthoff put this reporter, Hal Hansen on the trailer, Mike Burt got by Lee Lewis in a fast duel. Lee got some payback by outruning Rob Potter, followed by Mike Burt knocking All Of’em down just before his opponent Mark Wuesthoff. Mike kept up his winning ways by outrunning Lee Lewis who then put 3rd Place Stock Finisher Rob Potter on the trailer.

Then, with one number each, Mike Burt and Lee Lewis went to the line to settle the matter. Our Line Marshall calls the action.

Shooters Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!! At the *TONE * Mike and Lee went for All Of’em. The 25yd plates fell, the 10 yd plates fell and the poppers fell, with Lee’s underneath. Lee Lewis wins the Stock Class, Mike Burt 2nd and Rob Potter finishes 3rd. And on to Draw………….

8 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and at the conclusion of the finals, 3 were left; Mike Burt, Mark Wuesthoff and this reporter, Hal Hansen. Mark Wuesthoff put this reporter, Hal Hansen on the trailer in what was, at least for Mark, a rapid,accurate

and clean run. Mark then faced off against Mike Burt who got by Mark in a run at All Of’em. Mike drew Mark once again then, and this time they went for 2 + 1, with the same results. The battle contined between Mike and Mark, this duel aiming at just the popper.

When these two go after just the poppers, you can bet they will fall, which they both did, with Mark’s tight to the frozen ground. Now Mike Burt and Mark Wuesthoff both have one number left, and they decide to settle it properly, by going after All Of’em. Our line Marshall makes the call.. Shooters, Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Mike and Mark go for All Of’em, and All Of’em Fall, but this time Mike Burt’s Popper is tight to the frozen ground, and Mike Burt wins the Draw Class. Mark Wuesthoff finishes 2nd Draw, and this reporter, Hal Hansen finishes 3rd. sigh….

This puts Mike Burt and Lee Lewis in a duel for the TOP GUN title for tonight’s match. Our Line Marshall, Rob Potter, makes the call: Shooters, Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!! At the *TONE* Mike and Lee go for All Of’em!!

The 25Yd Plates Fall, The 10yd Plates all fall and then both poppers fall almost as one. As the gallery looks out at the center of the 10yd Line, a Cheer goes up, for LEE LEWIS, TONIGHT’S TOP GUN TITLE WINNER!! Congratulations Lee on your outstanding win. And congratulations to all of tonight’s competitors on a challenging, fast, efficient and most importantly SAFE

Match. We’ll meet right here next Tuesday at 6PM and we’ll do it all again. In the meantime practice a lot, do it properly, and always remember the axiom:

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. The month of January is fast approaching an end, and the weather rellects the time of year we’re enjoying. The temperatures were in the mid 40s tonight, it was heavily overcast, but no rain, the heaters felt really great, and the well-lit range building was the backdrop for another fun and challenging plate match.

Many thanks to our Match Staff tonight, as usual. Thanks to our Match Directors, Rob and Rebecca Potter, newly returned from a very successful week at the SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas, Nevada. It must have been successful, Rob didn’t have any of his guns up for sale cheap tonight. Well, I understand he was REALLY BUSY down there, so not much time or energy to play.

Thanks to Rebecca Potter for running the scoreboard, shuffling and dealing the duels, and calling the shooters to the line. You make a good DJ, Reba. Thanks to Rob Potter for his great job as Head Line Marshall. The match went smoothly, efficiently and Safely. Thanks Rob, you and Reba make a great team. But then, you knew that, didn’t you?

Thanks to our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, for having the stage set up on time and completely once again. Thanks EJ. It’s really nice coming to the match, even a bit early, and everything is ready, and ready for action. After the match, EJ is equally efficient and rapid when putting all the equipment away and completely taking down the stage before everyone is even gone. Great job Match Staff. All of us Falling Plate Match Competitors really appreciate your successful efforts. Thank you!!

Speaking of ALL YOU COMPETITORS, 35 Guns signed up to play tonight, and the action reflected the enthusiasm of the large field. To start with, we were happy to have our 3 lady veteran plate competitors back; Rebecca Potter, Dawn Wilcox and Tawnya Weintraub. Rebecca Potter won the class, Dawn Wilcox finished 2nd Lady, and Tawnya Weintraub took 3rd place. Well done Ladies. Not only did you give the rest of the field some outstanding competition, you lent a bit of Feminine class and beauty to the otherwise testosterone-rich pack. And of course, as we have all come to expect, you did it all safely, and that’s the most important thing.

In the Stock Class, 27 Guns entered. amd at the start of the finals, the number was 3; Rob Potter, Mike Burt and Lee Lewis.

Rob earned his berth in the finals by edging out EJ Corich. Mike Burt got there by getting past Mathew Reid, and Lee Lewis

got into the finals by outrunning Jeremy weintraub. When the thunder of the finals faded, the final order of finish in the Stock Class was: Rob Potter, Mike Burt and Lee Lewis. Good shooting and Safe, Stock Class, Well Done!!

In the Draw Class, 8 Guns started the night, and at the end, the number was 3; Rob Potter, EJ Corich and Rebecca Potter.

Rob got his slot in the finals by getting by Mark Wuesthoff, leaving Reba and EJ dueling for 2nd & 3rd, with Rebecca ending in 3rd Place losing a duel to EJ Corich who in turn lost a close duel with Rob Potter, the winner of the Draw Class tonight. You did it

Fast, you did it accurately, and most importantly folks, you did it Safely!! Well Done!!

This next segment won’t take long. From the Stock Class, Rob Potter comes to the line. From the Draw Class, Rob Potter comes to the line. Folks, Rob is guaranteed no less than 3rd Place tonight, but for the sake of simplicity and the fact it’s unsafe to duel against yourself with a gun in each hand, ROB POTTER WINS THE TOP GUN TITLE TONIGHT!!

That’s it for another plate match at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club. See you all next week when we will do it again. In the meantime, always remember:

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to this week’s Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match. The weather was very cool, with the temperature at 41degrees, the skies were heavily overcast, and as usual in January in Western Washington, it looked like rain. As is always the case on Tuesday evenings when the winter weather is prowling and growling outside, the place to be is in a dry, well lit handgun range, in front of the heaters. 28 Entries agreed with that axiom, and when everyone got together at 6:00PM, a plate match broke out.

Many thanks to our match staff for bringing us another great match. Thanks to our interim Match Director, Lee Lewis, taking the helm for Rob & Rebecca Potter who are running a booth for NightHawk Custom Guns at the Shot Show in las Vegas, Nevada. Lee directed the match, ran the scoretable with help from a few others, and shot his own NightHawk well enough to win the coveted Top Gun Title tonight.

Thanks also to our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, for running the tractor setting up all the plate racks, for setting up the firing line and scoring table, and having it all done in plenty of time for a prompt 6:00PM Start. Thanks go as well to Mark Wuesthoff for running the line tonight, also with help from others, and being responsible for a safe, smooth, and efficient firing line. Gentlemen, thanks to all of you from all of us for presenting such a safe, fun, and challenging match.

Let’s take a look at the Draw Class first since it was the first to be decided. The evening started out with 7 Entries, and at the conclusion of the semis, the number was but 3 going into the finals. The hot guns in the draw class were: Mark Wuesthoff, Jeremy Weintraub and James Austin. Jeremy won his place in the finals by dropping James Austin into 3rd Draw, then advancing to face Mark Wuesthoff who had advanced to the finals by edging by EJ Corich. This placed Jeremy Weintraub facing Mark Wuesthoff for the class win. Our Line Marshall at the time calls the action. Shooters, Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! At the *TONE* Mark & Jeremy go for All Of’em. Jeremy had been having a smokin’ evening, with lots of wins. Mark had been having a good night as well, as witnessed by his being in the Draw Class Finals. The 10yd plates fell, the 25 yd plates fell, and when the poppers hit the deck, Mark Wuesthoff’s was on the bottom, giving Mark Wuesthoff the Draw Class Win tonight. And now it’s on to Stock….

21 Guns entered the Stock Class tonight. At the end of the semis, the number had been whittled down to three: Lee Lewis, Jeremy Weintraub and Brad Townsend. Brad Townsend had gotten his slot in the semis by edging Leon Potter. Brad held his slot in the finals until being paired against another Stock Class Finalist, Jeremy Weintraub, after which he took his place on the trailer, having to settle for a 3rd Place. Brad, 17 other guns would have been thrilled with 3rd Place in this class.

This left our Stock Class Finalists, Lee Lewis and Jeremy Weintraub to vie for the win.

Our Line Marshall, Mark Wuesthoff, makes the call. Shooters, load and make ready!!

Shooters Ready? Stand by!! At the *TONE* lee and Jeremy go for All Of’em, customary in this scenario, and plates both at 10 and 25yds drop like flies. When the poppers drop to the earth, Lee Lewis’ steel is tight to the ground, and Lee Lewis is tonight’s Stock Class Winner.

From the Draw Class, Mark Wuesthoff strolls to the line, and from the Stock Class, Lee Lewis ambles up. Once again it looks like a war between the North, in the person of Mark Wuesthoff, shooting his Smith & Wesson Revolver from way up Northin Springfield, Massachusetts vs.Lee Lewis and his NightHawk 1911 from way down in Berryville, Arkansas. The battle lines are drawn, the challenge is to drop All Of’em first. The warriors are loaded and ready, the bugles Sound and the battle is joined. Markgoes for the 25yd plates first, and drops them all, while Leedrops all the 10yd plates first, then they switch their focus’, but with the same results. Finally, in just a few breaths and heartbeats the poppers are engaged, they fall and when the gallery looks in they see that the Southhas risen once again. Lee Lewis and his Rebel NightHawk grasps the Stars & Bars in it’s talons and soars off into the dark night, proclaiming loudly it’s newly won TOP GUN VICTORY!! Congratulations to our victors, and to all our contestants for a Fast, Safe and smooth match.

We’ll see you all right here next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM for another Falling Plate Match, and another look at the fast guns, whoever they may be, next week. Until then, practice hard and properly, and remember your priorities:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL,

SHOOT SAFELY!!”

Hal

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December 28, 2010

23 Total Match Entries TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

16 Stock Class entries – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Place Stock – Lee Lewis

3rd Place Stock – Mathew Reid

7 Draw Class entries – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Place Draw – Mark Wuesthoff

3rd Place Draw – Rebecca Potter

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for another Tuesday evening plate match.

The weather is typical December in the Pacific Northwest, with temps in the mid 30s & overcast. The heaters were all on and roaring, the range was dry and well lit, and we were Good To Go!! Thanks as always to our Match Staff. Thanks to our Match Directors Rob & Rebecca Potter for putting on another fine match. Lee Lewis took over shuffling and dealing the duels, running the scoreboard and calling the duels on the Mic. You did a great job tonight Lee, for a beginner. Thank you.

Thanks to Rob Potter for running a safe firing line and for moving the match along in a SAFE and orderly fashion. Rob had a lot of help tonight from Wife, Rebecca. I guess Reba had so much extra time on her hands tonight, that to stay busy she helped hubby run the line. Thanks Rob & Reba for running an efficient & SAFE firing line.

Thanks to our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, for having the stage set up and ready to rock, set up properly and on time. Match Staff, Thanks for another great match!!

In the Stock Class tonight, we had 16 entries. By the end of the evening, the number was 3; Mathew Reid, Rob Potter and Lee Lewis. Mathew Reid, shooting a Sig Sauer Model 226, drew Rob Potter shooting his NightHawk. The challenge was for 6+1,

Matt & Rob are loaded and ready, and we have *TONE* The first 5 10yd plates fell, Matt & Rob go for the reload, plate 6 falls at 10yds, and they go for the popper. When the thunder ebbs, Rob’s popper lies tight to the ground, and Mathew settles for 3rd place in the Stock Class. That leaves Rob Potter and Lee Lewis to vy for the Stock Class win. Two Nighthawks circling their prey, and their prey is each other. Lee & Rob each have 2 numbers, and the challenge is for All Of’em. In the first string, Rob & Lee are loaded and ready, and we have TONE*! The thunder rolls, the plates clatter as they fall. The 10yd plates fall, the 25yd plates fall, the poppers fall, and this duel belongs to Lee Lewis.

For string #2, the same scenario unfolds, except this time the string goes to Rob Potter. Now they are both even at 1 number each. For the Class win, Lee & Rob are once again loaded and ready, Their NightHawks are unleashed, and the Thunder Rolls!

Once again the 10yd plates fall, the 25yd plates fall, and the winged predators attack the poppers. Folks, it’s close, but on this duel,

achieved her berth in the Draw Class finals by putting a new plate shooter, Matt Carrasco on the trailer. You did well tonight Matt,

hope to see you back just as often as you can make it. This puts Rebecca Potter and her NightHawk up against Mark Wuesthof

and his Smith & Wesson Revolver. Mark & Reba are loaded and ready, and we have *TONE*.. Reba & Mark go for all Of’em, and when the thunder ebbs, the clatter of falling plates ceases, Mark’s popper lies tight to the ground, and the duel is his. 3rd Place

in the Draw Class, in this group, is pretty good Rebecca, well done. Mark Wuesthof advances to the Draw Class finals with Rob Potter. Rob’s NightHawk has one class victory in it’s talons already, so let’s see if the regal falcon can make it 2 in a row. Mark,

you and your Smith & Wesson Revolver have your work cut out for you. Rob has 3 numbers, and you have but 1. Mark & Rob are loaded and ready, and we have *TONE*. The challenge was for All Of’em, and Rob & Mark attacked All Of’em. In their turn, they all fall with a clatter, first the 10yd plates, then the 25yd plates, and finally, the Popper. Sorry, Mark. Not tonight. Tonight, Rob’s NightHawk soars above the field of battle, a Draw Class AND a Stock Class win in it’s talons, and in it’s beak, the treasured

TOP GUN PRIZE as well. 2nd Place in the Draw Class goes to Mark Wuesthof, and 3rd Draw goes to Rebecca Potter, our only Lady Entrant tonight.

OK Folks, that’s it for tonight’s match, and that’s it for the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Plate Matches for 2010. We’ll meet right here next Tuesday evening at 6PM to start the year 2011 off right. Practice a lot, and do it right. Maybe in 2011 some of us mortals can take the Big Time Names in this game down a peg or two. To that end, always remember the axiom:

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It’s Tuesday evening, and time for another Falling Plate Match. Temps are in the mid 40s, periodically raining lightly, and sometimes heavier, the heaters are all

ON!! nothing leaks in the range building, and we’re good to go. EJ Corich has the stage all set up, Rebecca Potter has all the chips shuffled and dealt, husband and Co-Match Director Rob Potter has the line ready to run, and Rob & Reba have brought us another Plate Match. So, let’s get to it. Thanks to our Great Match Staff, We’re ready to Rock!!

We have 20 guns entered in the Stock Class, and as we approach the end of our Sudden Death Final, we have 3 guns still competing: Rob Potter, Mark Wuesthof and Lee Lewis. We have 2 NightHawks hailing from Arkansas, and 1 Smith & Wesson Revolver hailing from Massachusetts. Here we go again. So far in the foregoing battles, the Rebs have a decided edge.. Rob earned his way into the finals by eliminating Mike Burt. In a duel for All Of’em, Mike’s pistol was running just fine until Mike decided to help it too much, and Rob snuck by and into the finals. Lee Lewis got by EJ Corich for his berth in the finals, EJ’s Kimberseemed decidedly cranky tonight, and one of it’s hiccups gave Lee Lewis and his NightHawkthe time it needed to get to the wire first in the duel for 6+1. The Northern Revolver from Massachusetts got a little bit of payback by putting Lee and his NightHawk on the trailer with a 3rd Place Finish. Then it was Rob Potter and his NightHawk vs. Mark Wuesthof and his Smith & Wesson. Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Rob & Mark attack the plates. The challenge is for 3 10 yd Plates, 3 25yd plates, and the popper. Thunder Rolls, Near Plates Fall. Distant Plates Fall, and the Poppers both hit the grass in a clatter. Upon close inspection it is apparent Rob Potter’s Popper was first into the grass. Rob Potter wins the duel, and the Stock Class. Now it’s on to Draw.

8 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and at the start of the finals the number came down to 3: Rob Potter & his NightHawk.

Mark Wuesthof and his Smith & Wesson Revolver, and E.J.Corich and his Kimber hailing from New York City. Rob Potter draws a duel with EJ, and the challenge is for All Of’em. The shooters are loaded & ready, we have *TONE*. Rob & EJ engage all the plates, 10yd plates first, 25yd plates next and finally the poppers. This duel goes to Rob Potter by a whisker, giving EJ Corich a 3rd Place Finish in the Draw Class. Mark Wuesthof draws a duel next with Rob Potter, and the challenge is for 3 10yd plates, 3 25yd plates, and the popper. Rob & Mark are locked and loaded, and ready. We have *TONE* and we have Thunder!!

The 310yd plates drop, the 3 25yd plates drop and the poppers drop in a clatter. The thunder ebbs, the gallery peers out at the plates, and this time Mark Wuesthof’s popper is in the grass. Shooters, we are down to it. One more time. What’s the challenge?

Again??!! It’s a rematch for 3+3+1. Mark & Rob are once again locked & loaded. The challenge is once again 3+3+1. Rob & Mark are poised and ready, and we have *TONE*!! Once again we have the roll of Thunder, the clatter of plates, and the clink of the

Poppers. And folks, once again, Mark Wuesthof and his Smith & Wesson Revolver have outrun Rob Potter & his NightHawk.

Mark Wuesthof win tonight’s Draw Class and advances to the duel to determine tonight’s TOP GUN.

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter and his NightHawk amble to the line. From the Draw Class, Mark Wuesthof and his Smith & Wesson sidle up and take their place at center stage. Folks, let’s get ready to Rumble!! The challenge is for 1 10yd Plate, and the Popper!! Sound Simple? It’s like throwing the pitch with no wind-up. The name of the game is concentration!! Our Line Marshall of the moment makes the call. Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE*,

from the Draw, Rob & Mark hit 1 10yd plate, then immediately their Popper. We Have A Winner!! Mark Wuesthof and his Yankee Smith & Wesson did their deed just barely ahead of Rob and his Rebel NightHawk!! As the duelers withdraw, the Union

is safe for another week. Next week we’ll be right here to run up the flags and see if the South will rise again. Come on out and join us. This may be the best game in town. Next week will be the final KRRC Falling Plate Match for 2010. We’ll all find out together which flag will be flying at the end of 2010. Of course, we’ll have all of 2011 to contest the issue further. Join us and help your side get it’s victory. We’ll see you next week. Until then, always remember:

“SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL.”

Hal

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November 16, 2010

33 Guns Entered TOP GUN: LEE LEWIS

23 Guns Entered in the Stock Class: Class won by Lee Lewis

2nd Stock: James Austin

3rd Stock: Loren DeShon

10 Guns Entered In the Draw Class: Class won by Mark Wuesthoff

2nd Draw: Mike Burt

3rd Draw: Lucas Hart

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to another Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Plate Match.. It was a very cool heavily overcast evening, but it wasn’t raining and the heaters were on and roaring. The range building is well lit, warm and dry, so: November: Bring it on!!

33 guns turned out for the match tonight; 23 in the Stock Class, and 10 in the Draw Class. Our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, claim to have the match running on “auto pilot” lately, and in conjunction with our Stage Manager EJ Corich

I believe they are right. The stage as usual was totally set up in plenty of time for the 6:00PM start, the match ran smoothly throughout, and after the conclusion of the match, the stage was disassembled and put away in a matter of minutes. To our Match Staff, One & ALL: THANK YOU!!, FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU!! WELL DONE!!

23 Guns entered the Stock Class, and at the end of the evening it came down to 3: Lee Lewis, James Austin and Loren DeShon. Lee Lewis earned his berth in the finals by a win over Mike Burt. Loren DeShon got in the door by defeating Lucas Hart. Lucas Hart is a new plate shooter, and did a great job tonight to make it all the way to the finals. I expect we’ll be seeing much more of Lucas in the future. Third Place was left to Loren DeShon in a fast duel with Lee Lewis. Lee Lewis was ON!! tonight, and Loren wasn’t even his last victim. So it came down to duels with Lee Lewis & James Austin, each with 2 numbers.

James & Lee step to the line, load their respective firearms, Lee with his NightHawk and James his Smith & Wesson Revolver. Our Head Line Marshall, Rob Potter, makes the call: Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! There is a brief pause, we have *TONE*, and James and Lee go for ALL OF’EM!!! The 25yd plates all fall, the 10yd plates fall, one by one, and the poppers drop almost as one!! Upon inspection, Lee’s popper was on the bottom, so now Lee still has his 2 numbers, to James’ 1. Let’s try this again. Lee & James are once again loaded and ready, Rob calls out: Stand By!! a momentary pause, and we have *TONE*!! Once again the 25yd plates fall, the 10yd plates fall, and a moment later the poppers fall!! Once again, Lee Lewis’ popper is tight to the cold wet ground, and Lee Lewis is our Stock Class winner. James Austin takes 2nd Stock and Loren DeShon takes 3rd Stock tonight. And on to Draw………..

In the Draw Class tonight, 10 Guns entered their bid for victory, and at the end of the Draw Finals, the number was 3: Mark Wuesthoff, Mike Burt, and Lucas Hart. I told you we’d be hearing that name again, and it’s still tonight1! But I digress….

Mark Wuesthoff made it into the Draw Finals with a win over Loren DeShon. Mike Burt won his berth in a duel over EJ Corich,

and Lucas Hart made his debut on the podium with a win over James Austin. In the end Mark Wuesthoff handed lucas Hart a third place in the Draw Class in a fast duel, and advanced to the final duel with Mike Burt. Mike & Mark Wuesthoff are at the line,

they are loaded and standing by, and courtesy of Rob Potter, we have *TONE*!! It must be said that by this juncture in the match,

strict fire discipline had evaporated, the need for speed seemed to overpower strict accuracy and smooth trigger control, and there were probably more rounds expended than usual in going for All Of’em!! The 25yd plates fell, the 10yd plates fell, and after a few extra rounds the poppers fell, with Mark Wuesthoff’s popper on the bottom, tight to the hard cold ground. Mark Wuesthoff takes the Draw Class win tonight, Mike Burt takes 2nd Draw, and Lucas Hart takes 3rd in the Draw Class tonight. Now it’s on to

TOP GUN…………..

From the Stock Class, Lee Lewis sidles to the line, NightHawk 1911 poised and ready. From the Draw Class, Mark Wuesthoff

struts to the line, his Smith & Wesson Revolver ready for battle. We seem to have another duel between the NORTH in the character of Mark Wuesthoff’s Smith & Wesson Revolver from Springfield, Massachusetts. Representing the SOUTH in this duel is LEE LEWIS, packing a NightHawk 1911 made in Berryville, Arkansas. The North & the South come to the line, load & make ready, and stand by!!! Our Line Marshall raises and fires the *TONE* and the battle is joined. Since this duel is for all the marbles, the challenge is for All Of’em!!! The 25yd plates fall, one by one, the 10yd plates fall, each in their turn, and the poppers drop with a clatter!!! In this duel, on this night, the South emerges victorious, and Lee Lewis’ NightHawk takes the STARS & BARS IN IT’S TALONS AND SOARS TO THE HEAVENS, VICTORY IN HAND. Congratulations to Lee Lewis, Lee’s NightHawk, and to the entire field for a SAFE & very, very competitive plate match. We’ll meet right here next week and we’ll see if the North can rise again. Practice hard, properly, and often. Remember always your priorities: 1) SAFETY 2) ACCURACY and when those priorities are satisfied and well in hand, then, and only then, 3) SPEED!!! We’ll see you right here next week, and in the meantime always remember:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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November 9, 2010

31 Guns Entered TOP GUN: LEE LEWIS

3 Guns Entered In The Ladies Class: Class won by Debra Kurre

2nd Lady: Tawnya Weintraub

3rd Lady: Rebecca Potter

23 Guns Entered In The Stock Class: Class won by Lee Lewis

2nd Stock: Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Stock: Debra Kurre

8 Guns Entered In The Draw Class: Class won by Jeremy Weintraub

2nd Draw: Brad Townsend

3rd Draw: Hal Hansen

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and another great Falling Plate Match.

Fall is definitely in full swing, with the temperatures at 50degrees, a steady rain, and the heaters on and roaring. Between the heaters and the action, it was warm and toasty in the range building, and all the long-sleeved shirts and jackets were almost extra.

Our Match Staff was in great form tonight, with the stage set up on time and completely by our Stage Manager, E.J. Corich.

The Line was run smoothly and safely by our Head Line Marshall, Rob Potter and the Scoreboard and DJ Duties were handled professionally by Rebecca. Rob & Rebecca combined their plentiful talents to Direct the Match, for the enjoyment of all the competitors. Thank You, Ladies & Gentlemen of our Match Staff. Let’s take a look at the results of all the action tonight. First, The Stock Class.

31 Guns entered the Stock Class tonight, and at the end of the finals, 3 gun were left standing: Lee Lewis, Jeremy Weintraub and Debra Kurre. Lee Lewis ended Debra’s bid for fame and fortune in a duel that didn’t take very long, but just a trifle longer for Debra. This left Lee Lewis to duel with Jeremy Weintraub for the class win. Lee went into the duel with 2 numbers,

while Jeremy had but 1. Jeremy & Lee are loaded and ready, and from the low ready position, we have *TONE*. The challenge was for All Of’em, and in their turn, they all did indeed fall. When all the plates were down, and the poppers fell, it was Lee Lewis’

popper on the bottom, so the Stock Class Win goes to Lee Lewis. Now, on to Draw.

8 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and at the end of the finals, 3 were still standing: Jeremy Weintraub, Brad Townsend and this reporter, Hal Hansen. Jeremy Weintraub put paid to Hal’s bid, and advanced to a duel with Brad Townsend. From the

Draw, Jeremy & Brad agree to go for All Of’em. Jeremy & Brad are in the surrender position, the flag is up, and we have *TONE*

The guns are pulled from the holsters and the 25yd plates are engaged and dropped. Then their attention is directed to the 10yd plates, and they fall. Finally, seconds after the draw the poppers are engaged, and they fall. When the thunder ebbs, and the guns are cleared and holstered, it is obviously Jeremy Weintraub’s popper lying tight to the cold wet ground. So now it’s on to Top Gun.

From the Stock Class, Lee Lewis moves to the firing line. From the Draw Class, it’s Jeremy Weintraub. This duel will be from the Draw, by mutual agreement. The guns are loaded and holstered, the shooters are in the surrender position and ready, and we have *TONE*. Thunder Rolls, the 25yd plates fall, and the 10yd plates fall with a clatter. Then the poppers are engaged, and Thunder Rolls & Lightning Strikes, The poppers fall with a splash, and we have a winner!! In a very close duel indeed, Lee Lewis’ popper lies tight to the cold wet ground, and Lee Lewis is tonight”s TOP GUN!!

Congratulations to all the competitors, and to all the winners in tonight’s match. It was run smoothly, efficiently, and most importantly, SAFELY!! We’ll meet right here next week and do it again, just better each week. Faster, more accurately, and equally as SAFE!! These shooters are good!, so practice hard and properly. Remember your priorities and we’ll see you right here next week, same time and place. Until then, always remember:

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a cool, clear night tonight, but dry for a change, with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s. The heaters & lights were on in the range building,

and Fall had to wait until after the match when the shooters left the range to become evident. Inside the range during the match was as warm and bright as one’s living room back home. Today was election day across America, and as Plate Shooters, and advocates of the 2nd Amendment, we hope you got out to vote. We hope you voted for those that protect our sport and promote and advance the 2nd Amendment that makes it possible.

Rob Potter had the Match Director duties to hmself tonight, as his Co-Match Director, Rebecca Potter, was unable to attend the match. Thank you Rob, for another job well done. In addition to Directing the overall program, Rob did double duty as Chief Line Marshall, ensuring the safe operation and smooth running of the firing line.

We had a new face behind the scoretable, and on the mcrophone tonight, as in Rebecca’s absence, Lee Lewis shuffled and dealt the duels, and announced the duels on the microphone. That’s a big job to just step into on the spur of the moment, and we thank you Lee for doing the job so well. If anyone thinks that job is easy, just step up and try it sometime. Good luck!!

E.J. Corich had the stage ready to Rock & Roll for the start of the match at 6:00 PM. As is E.J.’s habit, he had the racks placed and set up, painted with the lines run, the scoreboard in place, the sound system up and running, and all the accoutrements necessary for an efficent match in place and operational by the start of the match. E.J. Corich, as Stage Manager, YOU ROCK!! Let’s take a look at the last of the finals and see who was HOT!! tonight. Stock Class First…….

In the Stock Class, 23 Guns entered the fray, and after a great night of action, 3 Guns were still shooting. Loren DeShon, on vacation from Alaska Airlines, but certainly not from hot shooting, was joined by Jeremy Weintraub & Lee Lewis at the end of the finals. Lee put paid to Jeremy’snight in a fast accurate duel, putting him on the wagon with a 3rd Place Stock Class Finish. Lee then went into a duel with Loren, who had 4 numbers to Lee’s 1. One duel was all it took to give Loren DeShon the StockClass Victory. And on to Draw….

In the Draw Class, 9 Guns finally became 3. Rob Potter was joined by Jeremy Weintraub & Seth Froyum in the final 3. Rob showed Seth the door to the trailer in a fast duel, and advanced to a final duel with Jeremy. The challenge was for All Of’em and they stayed even plate for plate, finally putting the poppers on the ground with a difference measured in thousandths of a second, Rob Potter’s Popper leading Jeremy’s to the ground

by one of the closest margins seen at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Plate Matches in living memory. When it was over though, Rob’s popper was lying tight to the earth, giving Rob the Draw Class victory, and Jeremy ending up a very, very close 2nd. And now it’s on to Top Gun.

From the Stock Class, Loren DeShon steps to the line. From the Draw Class, it’s Rob Potter. Our Line Marshall makes the call. Shooters Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!! A moment later we have *TONE*!! and Rob & Loren go for All Of’em!!

The 10yd plates all fall, then the 25yd plates go down in their turn. Finally, with a clatter, the poppers fall with Loren DeShon’s popper tight to the dry cold ground. Loren DeShon is our

TOP GUN winner tonight. Just a note to any wanna-be terrorists or hijackers on Loren’s flights; he carries the very same handgun on the flight deck of his Alaska Airlines Boeing 737. Go Ahead, Make His Day!!!!

OK Folks, that’s it for this week. We’ll see you right here next week for another great plate match. In the meantime, practice and practice properly. And always remember,

SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT SAFELY!!!

Hal

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October 26, 2010

29 Guns Entered TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

21 guns entered in Stock – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Stock – Mike Burt

8 Guns entered in Draw – Class won by Mike Burt

2nd Draw – Rob Potter

3rd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and a cool, wet Fall in the Northwest. It was raining, or threatening rain, but in the Pacififc Northwest, at the tail-end of October, the match must go on.

And GO ON it did, with 29 guns and the heaters turned out to play, and play hard..

Many thanks to our Match Staff for another great match. Thanks to our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, for running the show, to Rob as Head Line Marshall, to Reba as Scorekeeper & DJ, and to E.J. Corich in his role as the Stage Manager.

It may have been cold & wet outside, but the shooting was hot & dry inside.

In the Stock Class, 21 Guns ended up with the three top finishers, Rob Potter, Jeremy Weintraub & Mike Burt, finishing in that order. In the Draw Class, 8 Guns turned into the final three of Mike Burt, Rob & Jeremy, finishing in that order.

So, at the end of the evening, 29 Guns. through attrition, has turned into two: From the Stock Class – Rob Potter. and from the

Draw Class – Mike Burt. Tonight was Rob Potter’s Night, and after a fast, accurate duel, where All Of’em Fell, Rob Potter emerged as tonight’s TOP GUN!! Congratulations to our winners, and to all our competitors, for another fast! accurate and

especially, another SAFEplate match. We’ll see you all right here next week. In the meantime, always remember:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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October 12, 2010

30 Guns Entered TOP GUN – MIKE BURT

21 Guns Entered in Stock Class – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock – Mike Burt

3rd Stock – Loren DeShon

9 Guns Entered in Draw Class – Class won by Mike Burt

2nd Draw – Mark Wuesthoff

3rd Draw – James Austin

4th Draw – Hal Hansen

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to another great plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a cool 50degree evening, the heaters were on and roaring, but it was dry and perfect for shooting. Many thanks to our Match Staff for another great match. Specifically, thanks to our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, Our Scorekeeper and DJ, Rebecca Potter, our Line Marshalls, Rob Potter & Mark Wuesthoff, and our Stage Manager, EJ Corich. These folks had the match ready and running on time, run with efficiency and most importantly of all, run SAFELY!! So let’s take a look at the action tonight, from the shooters perspective.

Tonight’s Draw Class finished first, so let’s look at it first. 9 Guns entered the contest tonight, and the finals brought it down to 3.

After Mark Wuesthoff put this reporter, Hal Hansen, on the trailer, James Austin & Mike Burt dueled, with Mike edging out James, who was developing a problem with his revolver. Well James, you’re on the trailer now, with a 3rd place finish in tonight’s Draw Class.

So, it came down to Mark Wuesthoff & Mike Burt for the class win. The shooters are loaded & ready, they are standing by,

and at the *TONE* they draw, engage all of the plates, thunder roars, the plates rattle & fall, and by the thinest of margins, the tale told plainly by Mike’s popper lying tight to the ground, Mike Burt just edges out Mark for the Draw Class win tonight. And on to the Stock Class.

21 Guns entered the Stock Class tonight, and the finals brought it down to 3. After Mike Burt put this reporter, Hal Hansen, on the trailer, it was Rob Potter’s turn to duel with Mark Wuesthoff. As was typical tonight, the action was fast, accurate and close, but at the end of this duel, Rob Potter emerged victorious, putting Mark on the trailer. Rob next drew Loren DeShon, and that duel was just as fast as the others. Tonight was just Rob Potter’s Stock Class night, and he put Loren on the trailer with a 3rd Place Stock Class win. This brought it down to duels between our finalists, Mike Burt, with 2 numbers, and Rob Potter, with 1. Mike & Rob have elected to start their final duels from the Draw, and Draw they do. Rob is spot on for this duel, and smooth as silk, so he emerges from the duel still holding on to his 1 number. Again they load and ready their firearms, Rob with his NightHawk, and Mike with his Czech CZ 75. It’s interesting to note that tonight is Mike’s CZ’s debut on the competitive firing line, and it is loaded and ready, holstered, as is Rob’s NightHawk, and they are awaiting the *TONE*!! Hearing said Tone, Rob & Mike draw, and go straight for the popper. It’s fast, and it’s final!! One shot from each firearm and both poppers are Down!! Rob’s popper rests tight to the cold ground, and Rob Potter is our Stock Class Winner tonight. And now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Draw Class, it’s Mike Burt. From the Stock Class, it’s Rob Potter. As this is essentially a redux of the Stock Class Final, they will once again start from the Draw, and go directly to the Popper. Rob Potter, as always, is shooting his NightHawk, and Mike Burt is shooting his new CZ 75. They are loaded and ready, the duel will be from the holster, their hands are in the Surrender position, and we have *TONE*!! Rob gets his NightHawk out in a hurry, but Mike’s CZ goes into action faster than the fall of Communism, and when the shot’s echos fade, and the poppers are both down, it is Mike Burt’s Popper on the bottom.

Mike Burt is tonight’s TOP GUN WINNER!!

OK folks, that’s the story for tonight. We’ll meet right back here next Tuesday evening at 6PM. Practice a lot and properly, and always remember that SAFETY is the top priority anytime one is handling firearms. Practice hard, and practice well, and always remember the axiom:

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to another Falling Plate Match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. 35 Guns entered the match tonight, 26 in the Stock Class, and 9 in the Draw Class. 4 Ladies formed their own class, so we had some Thunder & Lightning at the firing line tonight.

As has become their habit, our Match Staff made the match go on like a well-oiled machine. Many thanks to our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter for presenting and running the match. Rebecca took her regular post at the scoretable, and did yeoman’s duty as our scorekeeper, shuffler & dealer of the duels, and our DJ. In her spare time, she gave safety briefings to our new shooters and, oh yeah, shot her NightHawk 1911 well enough to place 2nd in the Lady’s Class this evening.

Co-Match Director, Rob Potter, sat out the shooting tonight, but held down his regular post as Head Line Marshall. Rob sliced & Diced his hand last week working on one of his pistols, and decided that just doing his job as Line Marshall would produce far less pain and therefore be far more fun than shooting.

Our Stage Manager, E.J. Corich had the stage all set up well before the flag went up tonight, and ran the dismantling of said stage after the match. EJ had his tractor moving almost as fast as his Kimber 1911 tonight, and we are all much appreciative. All the competitors in our plate matches want to wholeheartedly thank all of our Match Staff, as well as our Host, Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, for a Job Well Done!!

35 Guns entered our match tonight, 26 in the Stock Class, and 9 in the Draw Class. As we approached the end of the match the number had been whittled down to 3 in each of the Stock & Draw Classes. In the Stock Class, The final 3 were Matt Mitchell, shooting a Glock 34 Longslide, EJ Corich shooting a Kimber 1911, and Debra Kurre shooting a Glock 17. EJ & Debra

drew the first of the final Stock Class duels, and EJ politely held the door to the trailer for Debra as she exited, stage right.

That left EJ & Matt Mitchell to duel for the Stock Class Win, and Matt Mitchell had been on a tear all night long. His Glock 34 had had it’s way with every other gun in the Stock Class all evening, and it saw no need to back off now. The duel was fast and accurate, but Matt Mitchell and his Glock outran EJ Corich & his Kimber to the wire tonight. Class win to Matt Mitchell. 2nd Stock to EJ Corich & 3rd Stock to Debra Kurre. And on to Draw.

9 guns entered & worked their way down to 3 by the end of the evening. The finalists in the Draw Class were: Phillip Grauer shooting a S& W 1911, Mark Wuesthoff shooting a S&W Model 627 in .38 SW Spec, and Matt Mitchell & his Glock 34. Matt Mitchell drew a duel with Phillip Grauer, and Phillip ended Matt’s hopes for a double class victory, almost as soon as they started. That left Phillip & Mark Wuesthoff to face off for the class victory honors tonight. This was going to take a bit of doing,

as Mark had 2 numbers, to Phillip’s 1. They came, they saw and they dueled, and at the end of the first duel, Phillip still had his number, but now Mark was down to 1 also. Each with but 1 number, they dueled again, from the Draw. After the clatter of falling plates and the thunder evaporated, Phillip Grauer and his Smith & Wesson 1911 had won the Draw Class Victory. And now, on to Top Gun.

From the Stock Class, Matt Mitchell struts to the line. From the Draw Class, it’s Phillip Grauer. A Glock vs a Smith & Wesson, the European vs the Heart & Soul of America. Phillip & Matt are instructed to Load & Make Ready! When asked if they were ready, both stared ahead steeley eyed at the plates. This duel will be for all the marbles, and in keeping with the significance of the duel, they will start from the Draw position and go for All Of’em!!! The Flag is UP, and we have *TONE*.

Matt & Phillip draw, engage, and we have Thunder, the rattle of falling plates, and then silence. All of the 10yd plates are down, all of the 25yd plates are down and both poppers are down, and Phillip Grauer’s popper rests tight to the ground. Phillip Grauer is tonight’s TOP GUN CHAMPION!!!

That’s it for tonight folks. We’ll do it again right here next week, so bring your gear and plan to stay awhile. Practice hard and practice properly this week, and always remember the mantra:

SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!

Hal

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September 14, 2010

39 Guns Entered – TOP GUN, ROB POTTER

4 Ladies – Ladies Class won by Lori Burt

2nd Lady – Tawnya Weintraub

3rd Lady – Debbie Kurre

31 guns entered in Stock Class – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock – Loren DeShon

3rd Stock – Lee Lewis

8 guns entered in Draw Class – Class won by Mark Wuesthoff

2nd Draw – Nathan Bailey

3rd Draw – James Austin

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s weekly fallng plate match. We had perfect weather tonight, with bright blue skies at gametime and temperatures just bumping 70degrees. We had a great crowd to match the weather, with 39 guns entered, 31 in the Stock Class, and 8 in the Draw Class.

Our thanks go to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for hosting our event. We are indeed privileged to have facilities like these to play our falling plates match each week. Marcus Carter, we truly appreciate your safe and spacious facilities so well appointed for our event.

Thanks to our Match Director Duo, Rob & Rebecca Potter, for organizing and running the match each week. These two stay very busy indeed each week, with Rebecca running the scoreboard, shuffling & dealing the duels, announcing the duels and generally keeping the ship of state on course. Husband Rob runs the line, makes sure the shooters do so safely, and makes sure the infrastructure is up & running as the night goes on. And of course, operating the heavy machinery necessary to set the plate racks, maintain and transport the racks is the job of EJ Corich, our Stage Manager. Ladies & Gentlemen, one & all, thank you for providing a great venue for shooting. Now, having completed the important stuff, let’s get to the match.

Of the 39 Guns Entered tonight, 31 entered the Stock Class. At the end of the evening, 3 were still up and competing for the class win: Lee Lewis and his 1911 NightHawk, Rob Potter, also shooting a 1911 NightHawk, & Loren DeShon shooting an

H&K P- 7.

Rob Potter and his NightHawk put Lee Lewis and his NightHawk on the trailer in a blizzard of lead, giving Lee a 3rd Place in the Stock Class tonight. This leaves Rob Potter & Loren DeShon to duel for the class victory. At this point Loren has 2 numbers to Rob’s 1. Being at this point in the contest, the call is All Of’em, so that is the duel. Rob & Loren engage’em all, and at the end of the duel, Rob & Loren are tied at 1 number each.. Mark Wuesthoff makes the call. Shooters, load and make ready! Shooters ready? Stand By!! After a moments pause, we have *TONE* and Loren & Rob go for the gold. All the plates fall; 1st the 10yd plates, then the 25yd plates and finally the poppers. When the dust settles, Rob’s popper lies tight to the ground and Rob has the Stock Class Victory. And now, on to the Draw Class.

8 Guns started the Draw Class, and as we approach the end of the match, we still have 3 guns contending. James Austin and his Smith & Wesson Revolver, in .38Super, Mark Wuesthoff and his .38/.357 Smith & Wesson Model 627 Revolver, and Nathan Bailey and his .40SW Briley 1911.

Mark Wuesthoff draws a duel with James Austin, from the draw, and the challenge is: All Of’em!! Mark & James both draw, both engage all of’em, most of’em fall, and Mark’s popper falls the firstest with the mostest!! James, you are going to have to settle for 3rd place in the Draw Class tonight. This brings up a duel between Nathan Bailey & Mark in which it appears that Mark gets to the popper first. But wait!! Our Line Marshall, Rob Potter, with the concurrence of a lot of the gallery, rules that Mark had one too many rounds in the cylinder of his revolver, and that he used them all! Mark, if you are going to play this game, you have to be able to count to 6. Duel to Nathan Bailey. Mark had 2 numbers to Nathan’s 1, so Mark gets another chance. They once again go to the line, and once again our line Marshall, Rob Potter makes the call. Shooters, load & make ready! Shooters ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Mark & Nathan go for all of’em, but this time Mark counted correctly, and used his rounds wisely: Fast & accurate. Mark Wuesthoff takes the Draw Class victory tonight. 2nd Place to Nathan Bailey, & 3rd place to James Austin.

Now, it’s on to Top Gun!!

From the Stock Class, Rob Potter saunters to the line. From the Draw Class, it’s Mark Wuesthoff. Rob is shooting his .45ACP NightHawk, built in the Deep South, in Arkansas. Mark is shooting his Smith & Wesson Revolver, coming from way up North, in Massachusetts. It’ll be a battle between Rob & Mark, the North & South, the drums roll, the bugles sound, we have *TONE*, and the battle is joined. 10yd plates all fall, the 25yd plates all fall, then the poppers fall. When the gallery peers downrange, they all see that Rob Potter’s popper lies tight to the ground, with Mark’s popper lying on the top. In a reprise of a battle between the South & North, the South has emerged victorious tonight. Duel & TOP GUN title go to Rob Potter and his NightHawk .45ACP 1911. The South has emerged victorious tonight, but be assured the Blue & Gray will join in battle again next week at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Plan to join us and join in the battle next Tuesday, September 21, 2010

at 6PM Sharp! We’ll see you then. Until then always remember:

SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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September 7, 2010

28 Guns Entered TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

20 Guns Entered In Stock – Class won by Lee Lewis

2nd Stock – Hal Hansen

3rd Stock – EJ Corich

8 Guns Entered in Draw Class – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Draw – EJ Corich

3rd Draw – Mark Wuesthoff

Welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club folks, and to another Falling Plate Match. Fall is in the air, with the sky presenting thick but broken clouds, and temperatures sitting at 64degrees. 28 Guns contested the match tonight, and the shooting was hot enough that the ambient air temperature felt perfect. As always, many thanks to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for making their fine facilities available to the plates shooters, and hosting our soire. Thanks to the Match Staff for putting on another great match. Our Match Director Team of Rebecca & Rob Potter put on a good show each week, and have got this plate match down to a science. Rebecca runs the Scoreboard, shuffles & deals the duels, plays DJ on the microphone calling the duels, whose on deck,and whose in the “hole”. In addition, Rebecca handles the sign-in sheets, transfers the entry fee money to “Higher” after the match, and last but not least, shoots her NightHawk 1911 well enough to give the other shooters “Fits”!! on the firing line.. This reporter will testify that “getting beat by a girl”!! is neither a novelty or particularly unusual at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club on a Tuesday night.

Rebecca’s Match Director Teammate, Rob Potter, in addition to handling “left overs” in the Match Directors job, runs the line in an able and very prescient way. Indeed, very little gets by him, and as a result, our plate match is run safely, efficiently, and smoothly. Many thanks indeed to our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca Potter.

Effective with this match report, EJ Corich has a new title for the job he does. From now on, while running his tractor transporting and placing all 3 plate racks, the poppers, the 50yd gongs, painting plates & racks, putting up the scoreboard, making sure all the racks and equipment are present and accounted for, and functional, and then at the end of the match doing the entire routine in reverse, EJ Corich will henceforth be known as the Stage Manager. As such, EJ Corich rounds out the Match Staff,

and will be among the first to thank everyone who pitches in to help when they see an opportunity during the matches. In his spare time, EJ ahoots a mean and very effective 1911, and usually, as was the case tonight, places very well indeed on the “Leader Board.”

So lets see what transpired at this match.

In the Draw Class, 8 guns entered the fray, and at the end of the night 3 were left standing. Rob Potter, EJ Corich and Mark Wuesthoff had all been shooting superbly all evening, and were the 3 Draw Class shooters still vying for the win. Mark Wuesthoff drew a duel with EJ Corich, and EJ showed Mark the door in a very close, fast duel. Then, for the Draw Class win, it was EJ Corich vs Rob Potter. Our Line Marshall calls the action. Shooters, load and make ready! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! We have a very slight pause, and then we have *TONE*!! Rob & EJ, being in the finals, engage All Of’em!! Thunder Rolls, plates rattle & fall, and when silence returns to the range, Rob Potters popper lies tight to the earth. Duel and Draw Class victory go to Rob Potter. Now it’s on to the Stock Class.

20 guns entered the Stock Class frenzy tonight, and at the end of the evening only 3 were still shooting. Lee Lewis, EJ Corich and this reporter, Hal Hansen. Lee and EJ start the Stock Class finals with a fast, accurate duel of 4 & 1. 4 plates & 1 popper later, Lee Lewis has shown EJ the door, and turns to face this reporter, Hal Hansen. Lee has 4 numbers to Hal’s 1, and by the end of this duel, Hal has spent 1 of Lee’s numbers and now still has 1, to Lee’s 3. Our Line Marshall, Rob Potter, makes the call:

“Shooters, Load & Make Ready” Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Hal & Lee engage All Of’em! Through the 10yd plates, Hal is ahead, through all the 25yd plates, Hal is still ahead, but barely! Hal goes for a magazine change, discovers his left hand has developed 5 thumbs, fumbles the reload, recovers, seats the magazine, and is in the process of mounting the stumbling Kimber, only to watch Lee’s NightHawk dive for the rack, drop the popper, and fly off with another Stock Class Victory in it’s Talons. Hal, it just looks like you need more patience and practice with your reloads. AND MAYBE MORE ACCURACY SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO RELOAD SO OFTEN!!!!! And now it’s on to TOP GUN!

From the Draw Class, Rob Potter saunters to the line, his NightHawk preening it’s feathers, and cleaning it’s talons. From the Stock Class, Lee Lewis and his NightHawk, preening & fluffing it’s feathers, preparing for another battle, also moves smoothly to the line. This is for all the marbles, one run to decide who takes the title for another week. Rob Potter & Lee Lewis square themselves to the firing line, and load & make ready! The shooters are ready!! Stand By!!! This duel will be from the Draw, and will be engaging ALL OF’EM. After a moment, our Line Marshall presses the button and we have TONE!! Rob & Lee Draw! engage the 10 yd plates and in a rattle they all fall. Next the 25yd plates feel the hot lead, and they all fall in a clatter. Finally it’s the poppers that draw Rob & Lee’s attention, and in a clatter they fall, with Rob Potter’s popper on the bottom, tight to the earth. Rob’s NightHawk takes the prize in it’s beak and soars to the heavens, proclaiming another TOP BUN VICTORY!

OK folks, I don’t know about you, but that is about all the drama we plate shooters can take. We’ll all meet right here next week and see who the fast guns are then. Practice hard, practice well, and remember the famous factory shooters we all read about monthly. They are often blessed with great genes and superior physical attributes. Those wonderful qualities would produce nothing special or noteworthy except that they all practice….A LOT!! These professional factory shooters got where they are by practicing hours a day, and doing it properly. often seeing the schedule they observe daily would make one of us “normal” shooters just shake our heads. But these are the one’s that we read about and admire. So, if you want to succeed, you get out of this sport what you put into it!!. Enough Said!! And remember your priorities when practicing:

SAFETY FIRST! THEN ACCURACY!! AND FINALLY, WHEN YOU HAVE THOSE QUALITIES WIRED, THEN Comes SPEED!!!

Hal

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August 31, 2010

Special Match…”Dress like James Austin” night!
and the winners are:Click here!

And now on to the actual shooting results:
28 Guns Entered TOP GUN – DEBRA KURRE

4 ladies competing tonight – Class won by Debbie Kurre

2nd lady – Lori Burt

3rd Lady – Rebecca Potter

20 Guns Entered in the Stock Class – Class won by Debbie Kurre

2nd Stock – Phillip Grauer

3rd Stock – Lee Lewis

8 Guns Entered in the Draw Class – Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Draw – Rob Potter

Good evening, Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and what appears to be the last plate match of the summer. The weather has turned much cooler, and it’s actually raining outside. The temperature at gametime tonight was only 57degrees, and there was a persistent, though light, rain falling. Of course, the rain stopped at the start of our match, Mother Nature does know her place. The ground was wet, a gentle breeze was blowing, and the dust was well & truly settled. I would imagine we’ll have some vestiges of Summer return soon.

28 Guns came out to help pay tribute, in our way, to a shooter who has achieved a very great deal of success over the years, and he just seems to be getting stronger. Tonight is: “Let’s Dress Like James Austin” Night. I guess the thought was that if we dressed like James, maybe we can also shoot like James. Past research into theories like that have never produced any meaningful results,

and most people will agree that it takes a lot more than a specific wardrobe to achieve outstanding results. Having said that, this reporter must admit that there were some new names on the winners list tonight, so maybe, just this once, the plan worked. Before we get into a description and account of the night’s action, let’s tend to the really important stuff.

Many thanks to our Host, Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for making their great facilities available to us. The Operations Manager, Marcus Carter, spends more time each week than even he realizes to make the club a great place to visit and at which to compete. Thanks as always go to our Match Directors, Rob and Rebecca Potter, for organizing and presenting a smooth, challenging, variety laden, instructional, and generally great match each Tuesday evening, all the year around. Anyone that thinks this type of match is easy to organize should try it sometime. One must be imaginative, knowledgeable and well organized in their own life to be able to convey that expertise to large crowds of people, and have the finished product be as productive and fun as is this match. Congratulations Rob and Rebecca Potter for the excellent job you do.

More congratulatons to Rob & Rebecca for their individual jobs they do so well in the actual running of the match. First is

Rebecca. Rebecca is our Scorekeeper, DJ, Shuffler and Dealer of the Duels, and the first one anyone comes to when they have a question about what’s going on. Between the shooting, the general conversation between the shooters, and whatever ancillary noise that comes in from the rest of the club, when Rebecca Speaks, Everyone Listens!! Rebecca shoots her NightHawk 1911 well enough to regularly place in the top very few guns, and as often as not, wins both the Ladies Class and either the Stock or Draw Class. Rebecca shoots as well as she runs her scoretable, and we thank you Rebecca for a great job.

Rebecca’s husband Rob runs the firing line, when he’s not shooting. Rob has the help of anyone anywhere near in running the line when he’s shooting, and often has people standing in line to step in and play withthe Buzzer. In addition to running the line and being one of the duo of Match Directors, Rob is one of the leading shooters on Tuesday nights at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club.

Anyone who thinks they have the talent to outrun Rob and his trademark NightHawk 1911, well, step right up!! Rob loves a good challenge.

Last, but certainly not least, and indeed 1st in the minds of dedicated plate shooters, is the guy who sets up the stage and runs the tractor to place the plate racks on the field of honor; E.J. Corich. EJ returned tonight from a vacation that lasted several weeks, and we were all amazed to see the entire stage set up and ready to rock at 5:30PM. During EJ’s vacaton absence, James Austin, “The Catman” has been running the tractor, and most of the available shooters present before the match have been pressed into service to help set up the stage. EJ announced his return to his job tonight by having the entire stage set up early, shooting his 1911 as well as ever, and almost stifling a yawn when told what a good job he does. Well done, EJ, we all appreciate your efforts.

28 Guns entered the fray tonight, with most all of them wearing suspenders, various wide-brimmed cowboy hats, and “Klompens”.

In the Stock Class, 20 guns entered became but 3 by match’s end. Debbie Kurre, Phillip Grauer, and Lee Lewis sere still standing at the end, and it was up to those three to see who advanced to Top Gun. The progression to the final finals is worth the telling however, and we’ll start with Phillip Grauer and his Glock 17 putting this reporter, Hal Hansen and his .40SW Kimber 1911 on the trailer. James Austin then dueled successfully with Debbie Kurre, only Just beating her to the finish line. Phillip Grauer dueled with Lori Burt next, and in a duel that Lori will doubtless relate to her husband Mike, currently working in “The Sandbox”,

Lori edged out Phillip for the win. Debbie Kurre and her .45ACP Model 625 Smith & Wesson Revolver dueled with Matt Mitchell and his 9mm Glock 34. Now, Matt had some excellent duels tonight, a fact to which this report can, painfully, attest. In a duel of

5 & 1 with Debbie this time however, Debbie got there first and left Matt just shaking his head in frustration.

Next up are Lee Lewis, shooting his NightHawk, and James Austin shooting his Glock 34. Lee’s NightHawk is chambered in .45ACP, while James Austin’s Glock 34 is chambered in 9mm. It’s big & slow VS. thin and fast, and in this duel, which is one of the fastest duels any of us had ever seen, big & slow took the tape in a string of fire that had to be under 2.5 seconds. Just Awesome in it’s speed and accuracy. James, none of us envy you having to compete against that string of fire. Debbie drew a duel

with Lori next, and Debbie showed Lori the way to the trailer, on which Lori joined most of the other Stock Class competitors.

Phillip Grauer dueled with Lee next, but Lee couldn’t come up with another string of fire anywhere near approaching his last one.

Phillip ran his customary speed and accuracy however, and emerged from the duel ahead of Lee.

So, the cards have been shuffled, dealt, and the hands all played. The two finalists, paired up to settle the Stock Class tonight, are Debbie Kurre and Phillip Grauer. Smith & Wesson Revolver in .45ACP and a factory compensated Glock 17C in 9mm.

Line Marshall Rob Potter makes the call. Shooters, Load & make ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! After just a brief moment, we have *TONE* Phillip & Debbie engage, Thunder Rolls, we have the rattle of falling plates, and when quiet returns to the range, Debbie’s popper lies tight to the still-damp ground, and Debbie Kurre advances to TOP GUN!! 2nd Stock to Phillip Grauer & 3rd Stock to Lee Lewis. Now, it’s on to the Draw Class.

8 Guns started the Draw Class duels tonight, and at the end of the night, 3 remained, Rob Potter, James Austin & Jeremy Weintraub. We’ll start out with the duel between James & Rob, which went to James. Then, in a duel for All Of’em, Jeremy & James go to the line. James & Jeremy each have 1 number, and in a very fast, accurate duel, James spends Jeremy’s number and wins the Draw Class tonight. Now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Stock Class, It’s Debbie Kurre and her .45ACP Smith & Wesson Revolver, and from the Draw Class, shooting his 9mm Glock 34, It’s James Austin. Now it’s time for the final duel to determine our TOP GUN winner tonight. Debbie & James are called to the line, and told to “Load and Make Ready”!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! After a very brief moment we have *TONE* Debbie & James “Go For It!!” Thunder Rolls, plates rattle & fall, quiet returns to the range, the dust settles and folks!! We have a Winner!!

DEBBIE KURRE is this week’s TOP GUN Winner, fully entitled to bragging rights for the entire week to anyone she can get to listen. Congratulations!! Debbie Kurre, and don’t forget to groom and curry that Revolver, feed and water it, and bed it down in the gun safe with honor tonight. It served you well!! And Folks, that’s it for another week. Next Tuesday evening at 6PM we’ll do this again, and we’ll see who is the TOP GUN then. Until then, you know the priorities, 1) SAFETY!! 2) ACCURACY and a somewhat distant 3) SPEED!!! Practice well, and always remember:

We had a beautiful evening for a match too. The sky was bright blue, and it was HOT!! At gametime tonight it was 82degrees, and not a sign of a breeze anywhere. Thanks go to all the match staff that put on such a great match for such a large crowd. 42 Guns Entered, and folks, one & all, they came to PLAY!! Many thanks to our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter. Thanks to Rob Potter, with help from anyone handy as the need arose, for running the line in a safe and efficient manner. Thanks to Rebecca Potter for keeping score, handling the safety briefings, shuffling & dealing the duels, playing DJ on the microphone, as well as shooting her Nighthawk well enough to win the Ladies Class, the Draw Class, and finishing 2nd to Seth Froyum for the TOP GUN

honors tonight. Keep in mind that Rebecca is at work at some ungodly hour of the morning at The Bangor Navy Base each morning,

and still has the energy to run the board and ancillary duties on Tuesday evenings. You know Reba, you should publish the “OverWorked Wife’s and Co-Match Director’s High Energy Cookbook.” You’d make a fortune.

At the start of this match we had an entry of 42 Guns. By the end of the evening, the number had been winnowed down to but 6.

The 3 in the Stock Class were Seth Froyum, Rob Potter, and Matt Mitchell. The 3 in the Draw Class were Rebecca Potter, Rob Potter & Jeremy Weintraub. Let’s take a look at the Stock Class 1st.

Seth Froyum & Matt Mitchell started the last of the finals with a Strong Hand Only duel. The challenge was: 6 & 1, meaning that the duelers had to knock over their 610yd plates, and then drop their popper before their opponent.. It took 2 tries, but Seth finally succeeded in putting Matt on the trailer. Congratulations Matt, on a fine 3rd Place finish in the Stock Class against a large, strong field of shooters.

This left Seth Froyum & Rob Potter to decide who advanced to TOP GUN from the Stock Class. The challenge was: All Of’em!!

That’s 3 plates each from the 25yd Rack, 6 plates on each of the duelers racks, and 1 Popper. Both Rob &Seth had a great night tonight. Both of them were still standing after a night of competition with 29 other guns in the Stock Class. The Line Marshall calls the action. Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! Seth & Rob are ready, and we have *TONE*. Seth & Rob each gun down their 25yd plates, then they engage and gun down their 10yd plates. Finally they go for their Popper!! When the noise recedes, the dust settles, and the gallery cranes their necks to see the results, Seth’s popper lies tight to the ground,

with Rob’s atop it as a symbol of futility. Seth Froyum takes tonight’s Stock Gun Class and advances to the TOP GUN Final.

In the Draw Class, 11 guns entered, and 3 have survived this long. Still standing at this point are Rebecca Potter, Rob Potter,

and Jeremy Weintraub. Jeremy & Rob have accepted the mutual challenge of gunning down ALL their plates using just their Weak Hands. The procedure here is to Draw with their stong hands as usual, then switch the firearm to the weak hand to engage the plates. If a reload is needed, the firearms are switched back to the strong hand, the reload completed, the firearm switched back to the weak hand, and the string of fire completed. though it sounds complicated and dexterity intensive, it is right out of the playbook for both the USPSA & IDPA. Rob & Jeremy both made the dexterity simple by just not missing. The reloads were accomplished with speed and efficiency, the plates dropped rapidly and smoothly, and when the noise receded, the dust settled, and the gallery looked to see who did what, Rob Potter’s popper was on the bottom, and Rob takes this duel. That leaves Rob to duel with wife, and Co-Match Director, Rebecca Potter for the Draw Class win tonight. Now, Rob & Reba have both had a good night, as witnessed by the fact that they are both still here at this point in the match. Everyone knows to show the greates possible respect for Rob’s skills. Rebecca is deceptive in her duels however. Sometimes she looks like she can be taken for granted. In most cases, taking our Co-Match Director’s skills for granted is a darned near perfect way to end up on the trailer, however. Just occasionally, Rob will play a bit fast & loose with reality and get careless. Tonight was one of those nights. Rob had been pretty much having his way with the field tonight, and he decided to stretch his luck one more time. While Reba went for 6 + 1, as per the challenge, Rob went for All Of’em. Now, Rob was fast and accurate. Unfortunately for him, so was Rebecca, and she stayed with the original plan. Had there been a coffee bar in the area, wife Rebecca would have been sitting back with her feet on the table, casually drinking her mocha, by the time husband Rob got done with his adventure. Duel to Rebecca Potter. Draw Class winnerRebecca Potter. And now it’s on to TOP GUN.

From the Stock Class is Seth Froyum, shooting, by his own account, a “bone stock” Glock 17. From the Draw Class, shooting a NightHawk Custom 1911, also in 9mm, is Rebecca Potter. Being the TOP GUN FINALE of course, the challenge is ALL OF’EM!! Seth & Rebecca go into this duel from the Draw, they are ready, and we have *TONE* The firearms are Drawn, the 15yd rack is engaged, and all 6 plates clatter down. Rebecca & Seth switch their attentions to their 10 yd plates, and in a clatter of falling plates, they all drop. Finally the poppers are engaged and fall, the thunder ceases, the dust settles, and Seth Froyum’s popper lies tight to the ground. We have a new TOP GUN for another week; Seth Froyum, well done!

OK Folks, that’s it from Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club tonight. We know what we have to do this week, and every week. We’ll practice a lot, and practice properly, and come back next week to show the usual fast guns that we are not to be toyed with. Keep in mind that one cannot miss fast enough to win, and with that in mind practice 1st, Gun Safety! Then Accuracy!!

Only when those two skills are second nature does one concentrate on SPEED!!! Keep in mind what Professional Shooters like Richard Heinie says:

“SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL!!!”

Hal

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August 17, 2010

36 Guns Entered in Tonight’s Match — TOP GUN, ROB POTTER

3 Ladies

1st Place Lady – Tawnya Weintraub

2nd Place Lady – Rebecca Potter

3rd Place Lady – Lori Burt

26 Entered in Stock Class

1st Place Stock – Mathes Seagraves

2nd Place Stock – Nathan Bailey

3rd Place Stock – Jeremy Weintraub

Good evening Ladies & Gents, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s weekly place match. It was sunny, with blue sky and a very warm 80degrees at gametime. 36 Guns entered the contest and what a contest it was.

Before I get “caught up” in reporting on the results of the match tonight, let me take a moment to thank all those who made it possible. Thanks to Rob & Rebecca Potter for hosting and directing the match. Thanks to Rebecca for shuffling & dealing the duels, keeping up with the scoreboard and playing DJ on the microphone. Thanks to Rob Potter for running the line, with help from several others, and thanks to “The Catman”, James Austin for running the tractor and setting up the stage.

James apparently had too much time on his hands this week, as he invented a way to make the match even more challenging than normal. The plates set up as usual at the 10yd Line, but the plate rack normally found at the 25yd line migrated back to about 40yds. Now, if you think you have to hold the firearm steady to hit the plates at 25yds, multiply the factor of difficulty by almost 2, and you get a mental picture of what it takes to drop the plates at 40yds. It’s certainly doable, and even a lot of fun, but the primary word to describe it is “Challenging”.

We had three Ladies vying for the Ladies Class honors tonight, and Tawnya Weintraub crossed the finish line first. Rebecca Potter finished 2nd in the Draw Class, and 2nd in the Ladies Class. Not a bad night for an overworked DJ. Lori Burt finished 3rd in the Ladies Class.

We had 26 guns entered in the Stock Class. At the end of the evening, it came down to 3.

In the Draw Class, 10 entries boiled down to 3. Rob Potter took the Class Victory, followed by Rebecca Potter and Jeremy Weintraub finished 3rd. Now, it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Stock Class, Mathew Seagraves walks to the line. From the Draw Class, Rob Potter saunters forward. The duel will be fought from the Stock Gun Position, and both Rob and Mathew elect to shoot the “Standard”, 4 + 1. All or nothing at all, one duel for all the marbles.

Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!! At the *TONE* Mathew & Rob engage the plates, Thunder Rolls, the rattle of plates reverberates through the warm night air, and finally silence returns. When the dust settles, Rob Potters popper is lying tight to the earth with Mathews popper Still Standing!! Mathew, this reporter knows just how you feel.

Duel, Class, and the TOP GUN honors go to Rob Potter.. Mathew, you would have won 2nd Place honors, if there were any. We’ll see you all right here next week, and see if we can unseat this week’s fast guns. In the meantme, always remember:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL,

SHOOT SAFELY!!!!

Hal

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August 10, 2010

33 Guns Entered TOP GUN – JAMES AUSTIN

2 Ladies in Class – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Debra Kurre

25 Guns in Stock – Class won by Tim Ridenour

2nd Stock – Lee Lewis

3rd Stock – Brent Meacham

8 Guns in Draw – Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw – Seth Froyum

3rd Draw – Hal Hansen

Good evening and welcome back to another beautiful summer evening at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. 33 guns contested the title tonight, and they shot under bright blue skies in 72degree temperatures. Another excellent match was put together by our Match Staff in the persons of our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, our Scorekeeper, DJ & dealer of the duels, Rebecca Potter, and our Chief Line Marshall: Rob Potter. One change tonight: In EJ Corichs’ absence, the stage was transported and set up by The Catman, James Austin. While claiming no formal training, James has been professionally operating equipment far heavier than the tractor used to set up our plate stages for many years. James’ only challenge in this endeavor was that the tractor had wheels and not tracks. James would have been in real trouble if, for some reason, he had needed a blade on the unit.

At the end of the evening, 33 guns had boiled down to just the 6 finalists. In the Stock Class, 25 shooters became 3: Lee Lewis, Tim Ridenour, and one of our new plate shooters, Brent Meacham. Lee Lewis showed Brent the way to the trailer in a fast duel, leaving Brent with a 3rd Place Stock Gun Finish in his 1st Pate Match. Not a bad start at all, Brent. That left Lee Lewis & Tim Ridenour dueling for the class win. Tim still had 2 numbers to Lee’s 1. The shooters are loaded & ready, our Line Marshall hits the *TONE* and when the dust settled, Lee Lewis takes the duel, leaving him & Tim with 1 number each. Again they are leaded and ready, again Rob hits the *TONE*, and in a fast, accurate duel Tim Ridenour takes the win. Tim Ridenour wins the Stock Class, with Lee Lewis 2nd and Brent Meacham in 3rd. and on to Draw.

8 Draw Entries used the process of attrition to become 3: James Austin, Seth Froyum & this reporter, Hal Hansen.

Seth Froyum put paid to Hal’s quest for fame & fortune, leaving Seth & James to *draw* victory from defeat. (sorry, couldn’t resist). From the Surrender Position, Seth & James hear the *TONE*, Draw, & engage All Of’em! Seth is fast, accurate, and agile, but in this duel James Austin drops his popper first and takes the Draw Class Victory. And on to ROP GUN.

From the Stock Class, Tim Ridenour steps up, and from the Draw Class it’s James Austin. James & Tim elect to do this duel from the Draw format. Our line Marshall, Rob Potter, calls the action. Shooters, Load And Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!! Tim & James have elected to engage 6 & 1 on this duel, and using only their Strong Side

Hands to manipulate their firearms. At the *TONE* James & Tim Draw, engage the 10yd plates Strong Hand Only, and Fire!!. It could be said that Tim & James are firing intensely, but a few of the plates apparently are ducking, as they continue to avoid getting hit. Finally, James drops his 6 10yd plates, engages and taking only 2 shots, drops his popper and takes the string, the duel and tonight’s TOP GUN Title. Congratulations to James Austin, and congratulations to all our plate shooters tonight for some excellent competition and another SAFE challenging match.

We’ll meet right here again next Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 for another fun, challenging event. Until then, drive safely,

practice a lot, remember your fundamentals, and return with a vengence next week. In the meantime, Everyone remember the mantra of Action Shooters everywhere:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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August 3, 2010

25 Guns Entered TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

Stock Class Winners 1) James Austin

2) Rob Potter

3) EJ Corich

Draw Class Winners 1) Rob Potter

2) James Austin

3) EJ Corich

Welcome back to the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s weekly plate match. Sort of a short report tonight, but sweet. 25 guns came out to play tonight, and at the end of the evening Rob Potter, James Austin & EJ Corich shared the honors for both the Stock & Draw Class.

Many thanks as usual go to our match staff, with the stage set up on time by our Hot Rod Tractor Division – EJ Corich

at the wheel. Our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter were at the helm, Rebecca ran the Scoreboard, the microphone, and shuffled & dealt the duels, and Rob or whoever was handy ran the firing line.. As usual, we had

our 3x 6-plate racks to shoot at, our overlapping poppers in the middle, and a whole bunch of steel “Gongs” at the 50YD line to engage if things got too boring. James Austin & Rob Potter put a personal twist on their own efforts tonight by shooting each & every string of fire, all evening, from the draw and using only their strong hands to manipulate their firearms. I guess, since Rob & James took the Draw & Stock Classes, respectively, that next week you’ll be expected to shoot each & every string from the draw, Weak-Hand. Of Course, if you can’t handle that……………..

At the end of the evening, The Stock Class finished with James Austin winning, Rob Potter in 2nd Place & EJ Corich finishing 3rd. In the Draw Class, Rob Potter won, with James Austin in 2nd Place, & again EJ Corich finishing 3rd. The

TOP GUN TITLE was contested by Rob Potter & James Austin, both engaging the plates from the Draw, Strong Hand Only.

When the Thunder Ebbed, and the dust settled, ROB POTTER took the TOP GUN TITLE, the large cash prize, and the fancy prize automobiles & Hollywood Contracts… Oh yeah, the cash prizes, fancy cars and Hollywood contracts were from that “Other” plate match, elsewhere. From Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, on this night, Rob took away the bragging rights, if he can find anyone to listen, for another entire week.

And for another week, we say to practice a lot, practice properly, and stay safe so you can rejoin us at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next week for another match. Next week, Rob & James will, if they feel up to it, shoot the entire match from the Draw, WeakHanded. Couple this with EJ Corich driving the tractor Weak Hand, and at least it should be entertaining.. We’ll see you all next week. In the meantime, remember:

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT PICTURE AND TRIGGER SQUEEZE. ALL THE REST IS JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU.”

Hal

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FIRST, AN ADDENDUM. THE TOP GUN AND CLASS WINNERS OF THE JULY 20, 2010

KITSAP RIFLE & REVOLVER CLUB PLATE MATCH.

TOP GUN: LORI BURT

STOCK CLASS: LORI BURT – WINNER

2ND STOCK – EJ CORICH

3RD STOCK – ROB POTTER

DRAW CLASS: ROB POTTER

2ND DRAW: MATHEW SEAGRAVES

3RD DRAW: REBECCA POTTER

Congratulations Lori Burt, Well Done!! And now, on to the July 27, 2010 Match

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and a beautiful Summer’s evening for another plate match. The skies were Blue, the temperature was in the 70s at gametime, and the evening was perfect for a plate match. Our Match Staff perpetuated the perfect evening with the match run on time, and Safely. The field owes a debt of gratitude to our Match DirectorsRob & Rebecca Potter, our Line Marshalls Rob Potterand Mark Wuesthoff, our scorekeeper and dealer of the duels, Rebecca Potter, as well as our Match Roustabout, EJ Corich and his hot-rod tractor. So let’s take a look at the results of all this organization and efficiency.

In the Draw Class, The match ended for this reporter, Hal Hansen, at the hands of EJ Corich. Exit Hal, our 3rd place DrawClass Finisher.EJ next dueled with Rob, but Rob was a bit faster this time. Duel to Rob. So Rob Potter wins the Draw Class, with EJ Corich finishing 2nd.

In the Stock Class, 25 Entries came down to 3: Rob Potter, Lee Lewis and Rebecca Potter. Lee Lewis ended Reba’s Stock Class bid, leaving Rebecca to finish 3rd in the Stock Class. That left Lee and Rob to duel for the class win. Rob had 2 numbers on the board at this point, to Lee Lewis’ 1. Rob put Lee on the trailer in the next duel, so Rob and his predatoryNightHawk wins the Stock Class, leading Lee’s NightHawk to the trailer to join Reba and her NightHawk.

Now, since Rob Potter won the Stock Class, and Rob Potter won the Draw Class, it would be safe to assume that tonight’s

TOP GUN is Rob Potter. Well done Rob. I guess this means you get to take all the NightHawks out for thier evening feeding right after the match.

Well, now we’re caught up to date for another week, and looking forward to next week’s match to be held right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM. We’ll see you all right here then, and we’ll see what it takes to put a bunch of NightHawks on their roost a bit earlier in the evening. Practice a lot, because NightHawks just love a challenge.

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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July 13, 2010
37 Guns Entered TOP GUN Jeremy Weintraub

6 Ladies in the Ladies Class Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Lori Burt

3rd Lady – Tawnya Weintraub

31 Entered in Stock Class – Class won by Jeremy Weintraub

2nd Stock – Rebecca Potter

3rd Stock – Phillip Grauer

6 Entered in the Draw Class – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Draw – EJ Corich

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, on a perfect summer evening.

The blue sky with a few puffy white clouds, along with a temperature of 72degrees, means it’s another perfect summer evening for a plate match. We wish to thank the match staff, in the personages of our Match Directors Rob & Rebecca Potter, Our Head Line Marshall Rob Potter, our Scorekeeper and DJ, Reba Potter, and our stage Roustabout, EJ Corich for another great event. It was run smoothly, it was run on time, and all the equipment worked properly.

We wish, additionally, to thank our Match Director and Regional Representative for NightHawk Custom Guns, Rob Potter, for bringing NightHawks new model of 1911 out for all of us to shoot. The gun is a Talon Model, this particular example of the genre was chambered in .40SW, and it is a HI-Cap. It had great night sights, a smooth 31/2# trigger, and it felt like something John Browning would have come up with, had he had the opportunity. Thanks Rob, for letting us play with your new model NightHawk.

Another feature of our match tonight that’s worthy of note, was a new high attendance of the Ladies. We had 6 Lady Guns signed up, with 4 different ladies attending. Now, the fact of four ladies in the match is not news, but these ladies came to play!

2 of them signed up twice for double the shooting, and that gave us 6 Ladies Guns entered, and that’s either a new high, or very close to it. Tawnya, Lori & Reba are veteran Ladies Class Competitors, and we had a new lady come out to play tonight, Ana.

Ana, When you come back, I’ll get your last name and email address for the roster. Until then, it was great to have you shooting plates tonight, and we hope you had a great time.

In the Ladies Class tonight, Rebecca Potter came out on top, with Lori & Tawnya finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively.

In the Stock Class tonight, we had a great entry of 31 guns. At the end of the evening it had come down to 3: Jeremy Weintraub, Rebecca Potter & Phillip Grauer. Jeremy Weintraub put Phillip Grauer on the trailer, and advanced to a showdown with Rebecca Potter. Going into the duel, Jeremy had 3 numbers on the board, to Reba’s 1. Reba picked this duel to have the one run all night when she couldn’t have hit the ground if she had dropped her gun. Duel and Stock Class win to Jeremy Weintraub. 2nd Place Stock and 1st Ladies Class finish, Rebecca Potter. 3rd Place in the Stock Class to Phillip Grauer.

In the Draw Class, we started off with 6 guns entered, and by the end of the evening it was down to 3: Rob Potter, Jeremy Weintraub and EJ Corich. Jeremy put EJ on the trailer, and advanced to a duel with Rob Potter for the class win. In this duel, Jeremy started with but one number, to Rob’s 3, and by the end of the duel, Rob still had his 3 numbers, but Jeremy was in residence on the trailer, right next to EJ. Draw Class win to Rob Potter. And now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Stock Class, Jeremy Weintraub advances to the Top Gun Final. From the Draw Class, the representative is Rob Potter. Rob & Jeremy decide to go for “All Of’em!!” and at the *TONE*, they do. From the Draw position, Jeremy & Rob draw and engage the 25yd plates, and they fall. Then their attentions switch to the 10yd plates, and they fall. As the thunder ebbs,

the dust settles, and the poppers are viewed, Jeremy Weintraub’s popper lies flat to the ground, and Rob’s lies atop Jeremys.

As has been stated before, a plate match is no place to end up on top, and the duel, the match and the TOP GUN title for tonight goes to Jeremy Weintraub. Congratulations Jeremy, excellent shootng and well done.

Folks, we’ll meet back here next week, same time and place, and let’s see if tonight’s HotShots can do it again. We all know what we need to do to give them more of a challenge: practice properly, and a lot. Remember the priorities: Job #1 is Safety.

Then the concentration is on Accuracy. Only then does one need to concern themselves with Speed!! So practice a lot and practice well. And in the end, always remember:

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT PICTURE AND TRIGGER SQUEEZE. THE REST IS JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU!!”

A Special welcome tonight to a new shooter and new plate match competitor, Sara Luchi. Sara, we hope to have you attend our matches each and every week, and if you improve as much week to week as you did in your initial plate match, you are going to be contending very very soon. Welcome.

The Match Staff

30 Guns Entered In The Stock Class

Stock Class winner: Rob Potter

2nd in Stock Class – Phillip Grauer

3rd in Stock Class – Nathan Bailey

11 Guns Entered in the Draw Class

Draw Class Winner: Rebecca Potter

2nd in Draw Class – James Austin

3rd in Draw Class – Jeremy Weintraub

Good evening sports fans, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Welcome to Summer, close on the heels of the July 4th weekend. Tonight is the kind of night that the citizens of Western Washngton think about as they enjoy the rain and cold so much of the rest of the year. The sky was clear and blue, not a cloud anywhere to break up the skyscape, with temperatures right at 80 degrees. This reporter has often said he wouldn’t be happy until mirage flows off the plates. It wasn’t quite that hot tonight, but it was headed in that direction. Thinking about it, I believe I’ll be totally happy with the temps right where they were tonight. HELLO SUMMER!!

41 Guns showed up tonight to help celebrate this great weather, and it’s good to know that the crowd came out to shoot even when they could have been at home sprawled out on the lawn, or enjoying BBQ. Now, this is dedication. There is a good reason, besides simply having great fun, to come out to a plate match. The venue of a Falling Plate Match is an opportunity to get training in shooting, as well as to experiment with one’s secondary ordnance too often ignored in one’s gunsafe. The stage(s) at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club provide virtually unlimited variety, and the courses of fire are limited only the imagination of the shooters. Folks, let me tell you true, our shooters have vivid and expansive imaginations. Lately, it doesn’t seem to be enough to just have to knock down a few plates. Now, it is often specified at the start of a duel which particular plates, and in what order they are to be engaged. The challenges are met extemporaneously, with the challenge being to apply the proper fundamentals of shooting to solve the problems initiated by the challenge of one’s opponent.

Our match was enriched by the presence of no fewer than 5 Ladies tonight. In addition to our veteran plate shooters; Reba, Tawnya, Debbie & Lori, we had a new shooter and a new plate match competitor tonight, Sara Luchi. Welcome Sara, sure hope you had fun and will return to shoot our match regularly. At the end of the evening, Rebecca Potter took the honors in the Ladies Class, followed by Lori Burt in 2nd place, and Tawnya Weintraub in 3rd place. Well done ladies.

In the Stock Class, our field started out with 30 guns entered. By the end of the match it came down to but 3; Rob Potter, Phillip Grauer and Nathan Bailey. Phillip Grauer put paid to Nathan’s bid tonight, leaving Phillip and Rob Potter competing for the Stock Class title. Let’s take a look at this duel. Our Line Marshall calls the action. Shooters, Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *Tone*, Phillip & Rob engage All Of’em!! The 25yd plates fall, and the 10yd plates fall. All, that is, except one of Phillips. I expect Phillip was watching the action at the 10yd plate rack, as the plates fell one by one. Well, we know, if one watches the plates, they quit falling! One of Phillips did indeed not fall, and Rob Potter, while properly watching his sights, snuck past Phillip and dropped all his plates and his popper as Phillip was madly spraying and praying, with the standard results. Duel to Rob Potter. And the Stock Class Victory to Rob Potter, 2nd Stock to Phillip Grauer, and 3rd Stock to Nathan Bailey.

In the Draw Class, 9 Entries came down to just 3; Rebecca Potter, James Austin, and Jeremy Weintraub. Rebecca was having a pretty good night. Rebecca has a deceptively devastating style of shooting. Just at a glance it may seem there are faster, more stylish, even more accurate shooters coming to the line. Well, bring’em on. Rebecca has one ability that carries her through duels against, arguably, better shooters: Concentration. Rebecca has the ability to focus on the problem, and bear down when necessary to emerge the winner in some very unlikely duels. In tonight’s Draw Class, the end came for Jeremy Weintraub in a duel with James Austin.

Allow me to digress to an earlier point. As mentioned earlier in this missive, one feature of Kitsap’s plate match is the venue allowing familiarization with ordnance normally ignored in competition. Tonight James used a Springfield ESP Carry pistol. The gun was so small and compact that it virtually disappeared in James’ hands. Under no circumstances could it be considered a competition pistol, but rather only a “Concealled Carry” Pistol. Well, James blew that paradigm out of the water. With a pistol that had about a 3in barrel, and a 1911 style body that looked like it had gotten wet and shrunk, James was laying waste to the plates as is his habit with his Smith & Wesson Revolver. I daresay James will be quite comfortable carrying his ESP in the very near future.

This time though, Rebecca’s concentration and attention to the proper fundamentals of shooting overcame James’ “toy” 1911,

and she took James apart in 3 straight duels to win tonight’s Draw Class. And now, it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Stock Class, we have Rob Potter. From the Draw Class, also shooting a NightHawk Custom Pistol we have Rebecca Potter. Rob & Rebecca are once more making Kitsap’s plate matches a family business. You folks know the drill, and it hasn’t changed. Shooters, load & make ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! From the Draw position, Rob & Reba await the

*TONE*!! When it comes, Rob & Reba Draw, and engage All Of’em!! The 25yd plates all fell smoothly, the 10yd plates all fell, and quickly! Rob and Reba switch their attentions to the poppers, and by the thinnest of margins, with the overlapping poppers necessary to announce the winner, Rob Potter’s Popper is laying flat to the scorched earth, and our TOP GUN WINNER TONIGHT, by the very thinnest of margins, is Husband, Rob Potter. Rob, that was a very very close duel.

So that’s tonight’s match folks. Thanks to everyone who came out, and thanks especially for the safe conduct of the match, and the great challenges of shooting the contest. Next week is another event right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Practice hard, and practice well. Remember the priorities of your fundamentals: Safety, accuracy, and then speed. Remember our axiom:

“SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL!!!!”

Hal

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June 29, 2010

28 Total Entries TOP GUN: JAMES AUSTIN

Two Ladies contested their class tonight, Lori Burt & Tawnya Weintraub. By the end of the evening Lori Burt finished 1st in the Ladies Class, followed by Tawnya Weintraub.

23 Entered in Stock Class – Class won by EJ Corich

2nd Stock – Justin Whitworth

3rd Stock – Charles Bailey

5 Entered in Draw Class – Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Draw – Mark Wuesthoff

Good evening Plate Shooters, and welcome to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. 28 guns entered the fray tonight, and only one emerged at the top of the standings after a night of fast & furious competition.

Many thanks to our match staff tonight. The stage was, as usual, all set up and ready to take shooters, on time, thanks to EJ Corich and his hot-rod tractor. EJ does almost as well driving that rig as he does shooting, and that’s saying something.

Rob doubled his duty tonight, as usual, by running the firing line. As if all that wasn’t enough, he shot his NightHawk with some success, and oversaw the proceedings. Thanks Rob.

Talk about a busy person, James Austin took Rebecca’s place at the scoretable tonight, calling the duels, running the scoreboard, and shooting his SW Model 1911 well enough to emerge TOP GUN. What did you do in your spare time, James?

To recap the highlights of tonight’s match, let’s look at the Draw Class first. There were only 5 guns entered in the Draw Class tonight, and in the end the duels came down to James Austin and Jeremy Weintraub. Each had one number on the board, and in a fast, accurate duel, James Austin emerged victorious. Jeremy Weintraub was 2nd, and Mark Wuesthoff finished 3rd.

In the Stock Class, an entry of 23 guns finally ended up with 3 top finishers; Charles Bailey, Justin Whitworth, and EJ Corich. Justin put Charles on the trailer, leaving only EJ in the path of his Class Victory. Let’s see what the gallery saw in this duel.

From the low gun position, EJ & Jeremy are loaded and ready, they are standing by, and we have *TONE* Thunder Rolls, we all hear the clatter of falling plates, and when silence returns to the range, and the dust settles, EJ Corich takes the duel and adviances to the TOP GUN Finals.

From the Draw Class, James Austin is our finalist, and he will face, from the Stock Class, EJ Corich. They are going to engage ALL OF’EM! Rob Potter calls the action.

Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! James & EJ are standing by, hands raised in the surrender position. We hear the *TONE*, James & EJ draw, engage the 25 yd plates, and they all fall. Next they engage the 10yd plates and they fall. Very quickly indeed, they engage and drop their poppers!. After silence returns, and the clatter of plates subsides, and finally after the dust settles, James Austin’s popper lies tight to the ground, wth EJ’s laying on top. It has been said in the past, and it’s still true: a falling plate match is one place where it’s not productive to come out on top. Duel to James Austin, Match to James Austin, and another in a series of TOP GUN titles to James. To add to his challenges, James wasn’t even shooting his revolver tonight. Well, no one ever said that shooting a SW Model 1911 was a handicap.

So that’s it for tonight’s match, folks. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM and we’ll do it again. Practice hard. The quality of the shooting around here is quite challenging indeed. Never forget that safety is priority number 1. Accuracy is next, and finally speed. Put the package together, and let’s give the usual suspects a bit more of a challenge. Remember;

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT PICTURE AND TRIGGER CONTROL. THE REST IS JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU!”

37 Guns signed up tonight under scattered clouds and patches of blue sky. The temps were warm, it was shirtsleeve weather and the dry, warm air held a lot of promise for the summer to come.

Another milestone was set tonight, as 5 ladies came out to play with their handguns. By the end of the evening a new name appeared in the winner’s circle. Dawn Wilcox survived challenges by Rebecca, Tawnya, Ashley & Jamie to take the Ladies Class Honors. Ya know, Dawn. This game is seriously addicting. The smart play now would be to adjust your schedule with an eye to being here regularly, and challenging ALL the shooters each week. If you keep improving as quickly as you already have, you are going to be GOOD!

In the Stock Class, 29 challengers eventually became but 3. Dawn Wilcox, Jeremy Weintraub & Rob Potter contested for the class title, and advancement to Top Gun. Jeremy made it into the final 3 by outrunning Rebecca Potter. As usual, Rebecca had had a great night, but Jeremy put her on the wagon with a clean, quick string. Exit Reba. Rob Potter got into the finals, getting by Mark Wuesthoff. That was not a bad trick tonight, as Mark had some blisteringly fast runs during the evening.

He let Rob get by him at the end however, and Rob advanced to the finals. The third member of the trio became our Ladies Class winner tonight, Dawn Wilcox. So, we have Dawn Wilcox, Jeremy Weintraub & Rob Potter contesting for the class win.

The final finals began with Jeremy dueling with Dawn. Our Line Marshall, Matt Seagraves calls the action. The shooters are loaded and ready, they are standing by, and we have *TONE* Dawn & Jeremy acquire their targets, we have the rattle of fallng plates, the dust settles, silence returns to the range, and Jeremy Weintraub’s popper lies tight to the ground. Dawn, getting beat by Jeremy is a problem experienced by almost all the Stock Class shooters tonight. Try again next week. Exit Dawn, our

In the Draw Class, the final 3 were Mark Wuesthoff, James Austin & Rob Potter. Rob drew Mark to start the beginning of the end, and while Mark had had some amazing runs during the evening, on this run Rob got there first, exit Mark, our 3rd Place

Draw Class finisher tonight. So now it has come down to James Austin vs. Rob Potter. Pay attention, you’ll see this material again.

Rob’s NightHawk and James’ Smith & Wesson drew at the *TONE*, engaging all of the plates, and when quiet returned to the range, James Austin’s popper lay on the bottom, a sure sign of a winner in the Draw Class. Rob Potter will settle for 2nd Draw. Rob and his NightHawk will be out for blood next week. For tonight however, it’s on to TOP GUN.

From the Draw Class, shooting his NightHawk Custom 1911 hailing from Berryville, Arkansas comes Rob Potter. Once again we have a battle looming between a Yankee gun from Massachusetts and a Rebel gun from the deep south in Arkansas. Will these two forces never learn? The stage is set, James Austin, decked out in his Yankee Blues & Rob Potter, decked out in his CONFEDERATE GREYS come to the line, looking steeley eyed & aggressive. Their cannons are loaded, Mathew’s sword is in the air, the North & the South are ready, and the bugles sound!! James & Rob first go for the 25yd plates, and they fall. Then they switch to the 10yd plates, and they fall with a clatter. Finally the poppers are engaged, we hear the clank of steel, the dust settles, silence returns to the battlefield, and in this battle James Austin’s popper lies supine beneath Rob’s. This battle goes to the North. James Austin, with his Yankee Revolver are tonight’s TOP GUN VICTORS. 2ND PLACE for tonight is Rob Potter and the 1911 hailing from Arkansas.

That’s it for tonight’s battle folks. The North has won this battle, but I can hear sabres rattling already, and the cries of the vanquished loudly proclaiming that “THE SOUTH WILL RISE AGAIN”, possibly as soon as next Tuesday evening, right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. What a battle it will be. Practice well troopers, formation will be right here next Tuesday evening, at the pistol range building, at 6PM. Keep you powder dry, keep your muskets clean, practice well, and always remember:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT SAFELY!!”

Hal

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June 8, 2010

NIGHT OF THE HAWK

TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

Ladies Class Winner – Rebecca Potter – NightHawk

Stock Class Winner – Rob Potter – NightHawk

2nd Stock – Lee Lewis – NightHawk

3rd Stock – Nathan Lively – Lively Custom

Draw Class Winner – Rebecca Potter – NightHawk

2nd Draw – Rob Potter – NightHawk

3rd Draw – EJ Corich – ?

Good evening folks, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Many thanks to Kitsap R&P Club for hosting our match tonight. Thanks to Rob & Rebecca Potter for running the match, to Rebecca for running the Scoretable, and to EJ Corich for running the tractor setting up & taking down the racks.

The field eventually came down to 5 names we’re accustomed to seeing this time of the evening. Leon Potter, Rebecca Potter, Nathan Lively, Rob Potter & Lee Lewis. Of the final 5, at least 4 are shooting NightHawks. Nathan, apologies, but I don’t know what you are shooting. What I do know is that, whatever it is, you are doing a great job with it.

The final finals start with a duel between Leon & Rebecca Potter. Father-In-Law vs. Daughter-in-Law, and in this duel, Father- In-Law Leon is taking no prisoners, kin or not. Duel to Leon. Nathan Lively steps up now to duel with Leon, and having seen that Leon is having a good night, pulls out all the stops and gets to the finish line before Leon. Duel to Nathan. At this point,

the duel is between a couple of NightHawks, whose shooters are Lee Lewis & Rob Potter. The Birds of Prey circle, then dive,

and only one hungry bird of prey will eat this meal. On this duel it’s Rob Potter’s bird of prey that snatches victory from defeat. Duel to Rob Potter.

The next duel is between Lee & Leon, again the birds circle lazily in the heavens, hunting for game, and having spotted their prey, they dive, attack, and this time Lee Lewis’ NightHawk grabs the prize and escapes unscathed.. Duel to Lee. Rob & Nathan come to the line next, Rob’s NightHawk licking it’s beak in preparation for another meal, and Nathan Lively’s mystery gun is the meal on this run. Duel to Rob Potter. Lee Lewis & Leon Potter send their birds of prey skyward this time, the birds circle, spot their prey and dive! Lee’s NightHawk arrives first this tme, sending Leon’s Raptor home for the evening.

Exit Leon, duel to Lee.

Folks, this contest of Falconry is drawing to a climax. Of the 3 fnalists, Nathan Lively, Rob Potter and Lee Lewis, two have hungry birds of prey, both eyeing Nathan’s entry hungrily. Rob draws the duel with Nathan, he releases his NightHawk,

it circles and attacks, and in a close duel ends Nathan’s efforts for the evening. Duel to Rob, exit Nathan. Now it’s down to it, folks. The battle of Raptors, birds of prey both already up and circling. Lee & Rob’s Birds of Prey are circling, they spot their prey, dive and attack. As the thunder rolls, feathers fly, and Rob Potter’s NightHawk picks a thermal and drifts off, another victory in it’s talons. The winner of the Stock Class tonight is Rob Potter.

In the Draw Class, there are 3 finalists: EJ Corich, Rob Potter, and Rebecca Potter. Rob Potter does his part to make it a Night of Hawks, and in a fast, smooth duel puts paid! to EJ Corich’s evening. Now it’s down to just 2 NightHawks, wife Rebecca’s in 9mm, against husband Rob’s in .45ACP. The battle will be between big & slow, vs. Light & fast. Shooters to the line. Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! In the 1st duel, Light & fast gets there first. Ladys First!!

Again the birds of prey are released, they climb high, circle, spot their prey, dive and Attack!! Again Light & fast beats big & slow. Big & Slow has only 1 Number Left. And AGAIN!!

The NightHawks have their hoods removed, and they are released to climb toward the heavens. As they attain hunting altitude they begin circling. As they spot their prey, they DIVE & ATTACK!! The Thunder Rolls, Feathers fly, Rebecca’s NightHawk

clutches the victory in it’s talons, and as Rob’s NightHawk tumbles to earth in a pile of feathers, Rebecca Potter’s 9mm NightHawk soars off into the clouds, clutching tonight’s Draw Class Victory in it’s Talons. Both birds again climb to engagement altitude and drift on a thermal towards the TOP GUN duel.

Now we come to the climax of the evening. This is one duel for all the marbles. This duel tonight starts with a draw from the holster, and will decide tonight’s Champion. From the Stock Class, our shooter is Rob Potter. From the Draw Class, our shooter is Rebecca Potter. Rob & Rebecca are up to the line. They are Loaded & ready! At the *TONE* they draw, engage All Of’em!! The 25yd Plates all fall. The 10yd plates all fall!! In a clatter of steel, the Poppers fall. and tonight Rob Potter’s Popper falls first with Rebecca’s falling a close 2nd.

Duel to Rob Potter. The title of TOP GUN TO ROB POTTER, and an outstanding night of shooting to both of you. Congratulations to our finalists, congratulations to our class winners, and congratulations to all our competitors tonight for an evening of exciting, fast and most importantly SAFE shooting. We’ll see you back right here next Tuesday,

June 15, 2010 at 6:00PM for another exciting match. Practice hard. We have a whole flock of hungry Hawks in our midst.

Our work is cut out for us. And when you are practicing always remember:

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!”

Hal

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June 1, 2010

Total Number of Guns Entered – 28

TOP GUN – Rob Potter

2 Ladies Class won by Rebecca Potter

22 Stock Class won by Rob Potter

6 Draw Class won by Rob Potter

Good evening ladies & gentlemen, and welcome to June. In a couple of weeks it’ll be summer, and if it quits raining, the weather will be excellent for our plate matches. It’s excellent anyway. We’re indoors in a warm, well lit range building, we have an excellent match staff to do the work, and all we have to do is shoot safely. We do owe our match staff a constant stream of thanks for their efforts. Rob & Rebecca Potter do a great job hosting and running the match. Our set-up guys, with EJ Corich running the tractor, have the stage set up for us on time, every time, and to top it off, our Line Marshalls keep the match running smoothly and safely.

And let’s not forget to thank our host, Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, for inviting us to use their facilities each and every week. Thanks Marcus Carter and Thanks Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club.

Let’s take a look at the action and the results tonight…….

In the Ladies Class, Rebecca Potter & Tawnya Weintraub were the only two shooting. Rebecca Potter took the honors in the Ladies Class, and once again she and her husband Rob, both shooting NightHawks, made this week’s competition their family business.

In the Draw Class, 6 guns were entered. Tonight, it came down to Rob Potter, Rebecca Potter. Rob took that duel, and watched as his wife Rebecca stepped to the line. Rob had 3 numbers, and Rebecca had 1, and after a fast exciting duel, Rob Potter took the Draw Class honors tonight. Rebecca Potter – 2nd Draw. Congratulations all.

In the Stock Class, an entry of 22 guns dwindled to but 3 at the end of the evening. Rob Potter, Loren DeShon & Lee Lewis were still contending for the Stock Gun Class, and the finals started with a duel between Lee Lewis & Loren DeShon. You all know the drill.

Lee & Loren went for all of’em, and in this duel all of Lee’s steel fell first. Next it was Lee & Rob in a battle of NightHawks. There are becoming quite a lot of predatory birds coming to soar and fight at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. In this particular duel between the descendents of Raptors, Rob Potter’s Avion arrived at the finish line first, sending Lee Lewis’ NightHawk home to roost for the week. Finally, it came down to a duel between Loren DeShon & Rob Potter for the Stock Class victory. Loren & Rob are loaded & ready. They are standing by, and *TONE*!! As is becoming the tradition in Plate Match Finals, the shooters both are going for All Of’em!! The 25yd plates fall, the 10yd plates fall, and in a hail of bullets & Thunder, the Overlapping Poppers Fall. Tonight, in this string of fire, in this match, Rob Potter’s Popper is lying tight to the ground, Rob Potter

As we review the winners of the Stock Gun Class, & the Draw Class, both of whom are

Rob Potter, one can certainly see that it’s not going to take long to decide who our

Top Gun winner is tonight. What can one say to Rob Potter but Congratulations.

We’ll see you all here next Tuesday at 6:00pm. Bring the necessary gear, all the ammo you need, and your pet pistol, Fluffy, and we’ll see who is hot and who is not next week.

Until then, practice a lot, practice with the proper fundamentals, and practice diligently.

And always remember,

“SHOOT FAST!! SHOOT ACCURATELY!!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!!”

Hal

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May 25th, 2010

35 Guns Entered

TOP GUN Phillip Grauer

3 Ladies Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Debbie Kurre

3rd Lady – Tawnya Weintraub

26 In Stock Class Class won by Phillip Grauer

2nd Stock, James Austin

3rd Stock, Justin Whitworth

9 In Draw Class, Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw, Rob Potter

3rd Draw, Phillip Grauer

Good evening once again folks, and welcome to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Our Match Staff brought us a good one tonight, and we thank them for it. Thanks to our Match Director Team, Rob & Rebecca Potter. Thanks to our Line Marshalls, our Set Up Crew, and thanks especially to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for inviting us all and hosting our match.

With the efficiency of our Match Staff, we were able to get in 3 Rounds of shooting, and our “Sudden Death” Finale, even with this large a field. Way to go, Match Staff.

Let’s take a look at the classes, and see who led the pack tonight.

Ladies Class

In the Ladies Class we had 3 Entries. Rebecca Potter took the class win, Debbie Kurre finished in 2nd Place, and Tawnya Weintraub took a close, very close, 3rd Place.

Congratulations ladies, for some fine shooting..

In the Stock Class, we had no fewer than 26 Entries. By the end of the Sudden Death Finale, only 3 were still contending. The 3 Stock Class Finalists were: Phillip Grauer,

Justin Whitworth, and Rob Potter.

The action opened with a duel between Phillip and Justin. For some reason, the reset bar on the 25yd platerack was sticking at this point in the match, so the challenges were

6 & 1, all on the 10yd line. Phillip & Justin did indeed go for 6 & 1, and as they engaged the plates, all 12 plates hit the deck almost as one, but in the end, Phillip Grauer’s popper lay flat on the cold wet ground. Duel to Phillip. Now, Phillip & Rob came to the line, loaded, stood ready, and at the *TONE* also engaged 6 & 1. By now, Phillip was taking no prisoners, and at the end of the duel, again it was Phillip’s popper lying tight to the wet grass.. Duel to Phillip, exit Rob, our 3rd place Stock Class finisher.

So, for the class win, it was once again Phillip Grauer dueling with Justin Whitworth.

Phillip had 2 numbers to Justin’s 1. The shooters are to the line, loaded & ready. They are standing by and *TONE* Phillip & Justin engage 6 & 1, and go through the 12 plates like General Sherman through the city of Atlanta. It’s fast & close, but in the end Phillip Grauer’s popper lies on the bottom, and Phillip Grauer wins tonight’s Stock Class. 2nd place to Justin Whitworth & 3rd to Rob Potter.

Draw Class

In the Draw Class, 9 Entries came down to 3 Finalists; Phillip Grauer, James Austin & Rob Potter. The first of the final finals opens with a duel between Rob Potter & James Austin. James has had a heck of a night tonight, dominating the duels in which he has participated. Watching him do reloads during a string of fire is almost comedic. James drops open the cylinder on his Smith & Wesson Model 627, and the empty cases seem to eject themselves. Then when James grabs the loaded moon clip, it appears he throws it at the empty cylinder from a foot away, the official calls the shot good, and away he goes. Fast! Reloads with that speed and accuracy are called: Practice!!

So Rob & James come to the line, Load & Make Ready, Holster their firearms,

they’re standing by, and *TONE*!! James & Rob engage the 6 & 1 challenge, the Thunder Rolls, the noise ebbs, the dust settles and James Austin wins the race to the line, this time. Duel to James Austin & victory in the Draw Class. Rob Potter gets 2nd Draw, and Phillip Grauer takes 3rd Draw. And now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

From the Stock Class, Phillip Grauer steps to the line. From the Draw Class, James Austin steps up to duel. This duel is all or nothing at all. One run for all the marbles, and it will be 6 & 1. The duel will commence from the Draw, and our Line Marshall, Rob Potter

calls the action. Shooters, Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! James & Phillip have assumed the “surrender” position. We have *TONE* James & Phillip engage all 6 plates on the 10yd line racks. All 12 plates fall, the shooters reload quickly, and the poppers slam!! to the ground. After the thunder ebbs, and the dust settles, a cheer goes up for our TOP GUN Winner!! PHILLIP GRAUER, AND HIS GLOCK 17c have turned in a spectacular string, coming out ahead of James by half a length, tops!. Half a length is good enough tonight, and

PHILLIP GRAUER istonight’s TOP GUN WINNER!!

That’s it for tonight folks. Next week is another opportunity to excell, and in that effort it will be necessary to practice properly and hard. Remember when you are practicing to get your priorities in line. Always remember Safety First. Then remember your fundamentals:

“IT’S ALL ABOUT SIGHT ALIGNMENT & TRIGGER SQUEEZE. THE REST IS JUST THERE TO CONFUSE YOU.”

Hal

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May 18, 2010

TOP GUN Rob Potter

Stock Class won by Justin Whitworth

2nd Stock – Mathew Seagraves

3rd Stock – Lee Lewis

Draw Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Draw – James Austin

3rd Draw – Rebecca Potter

Welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Our Plate Match tonight will celebrate the 30th Anniversay of the Eruption of Mr. St. Helens. In keeping with the fireworks of the mountain’s eruption, the plate match held tonight put on a fireworks display of it’s own. Thanks to Rob & Rebecca Potter for hosting and running our match tonight. Thanks to Rebecca Potter for running the scoreboard, running the microphone, and shuffling & dealing the duels. Thanks also go to the Line Marshalls for running a safe, clean match. Contrary to the events surrounding the eruption of Mt. St. Helens 30yrs ago, no one got killed or injured in our plate match tonight.

In the Ladies Class tonight, Rebecca Potter took the honors. Well done, Rebecca.

After a night of competition, it came down to 3 shooters left in the Stock Class & 3 left in the Draw Class. In the Stock Class, Justin Whitworth, Mathew Seagraves, &

Lee Lewis remained in contention. In the Draw Class, the 3 remaining shooters were Rob Potter, James Austin & Rebecca Potter. Let’s take a look at the Stock Class first.

In the Stock Class, Mathew & Lee draw a duel, with Mathew getting to the finish line first. Then it’s Justin & EJ at the line, with Justin finishing 1st. Exit EJ. Mathew comes to the line again, this time against Lee, with Mathew again crossing the line first. Exit Lee. Then, for the Stock Class win, it’s Justin Whitworth & Mathew Seagraves. Our line Marshall calls the action. Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By! At the *TONE* Justin & Mathew engage All Of’em! The Thunder Rolls, The plates all rattle & fall, and Justin Whitworth has another Stock Class Win!

In the Draw Class, we start off with James Austin & Rob Potter. James has 1 number left as they come to the line. James & Rob are loaded & ready. They are in the surrender position, they have *TONE*, they draw & engage the racks, and after the thunder ebbs, Rob Potter’s popper lies tight to the ground. Exit James. Now, Rob stays at the line & Rebecca takes her station. Rob & Rebecca each have 2 numbers to spend in pursuit of the Class Victory. In the first duel, Reba spends one of hers in a fast but futile string of fire. Rob 2, Rebecca 1. Again they load & make ready. Again they assume the surrender position & again they have *TONE*. they’re going for all of’em too. The Thunder Rolls, The plates Rattle & Fall, and when calm returns, it’s Rob’s popper lying on the bottom. Draw Class Victory to Rob Potter. Now it’s on to TOP GUN…..

From the Stock Class, our shooter is Justin Whitworth. From the Draw Class, it’s

Rob Potter. Rob & Justin come to the line and Load & Make Ready! The Shooters are Ready, Stand By!! At the *TONE* Rob & Justin go for All Of’em!! The Thunder Rolls, The Plates ALL rattle & fall, The Thunder Ebbs & the dust settles, and a Cheer goes up from the gallery. In a clean, accurate, and fast duel, Rob Potter has another match victory, and is tonight’s TOP GUN!!

That’s it for another week folks. The weather is getting better, the rain showers are getting shorter & lighter, and Summer is closer than one could have imagined a month ago.

We’ll meet right here next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM and we’ll see if Rob Potter can successfully defend his title. We all know what we must do. Practice properly, practice hard and often. Pay attention to the fundamentals, and do them all next week like you did them this week. Just Faster!! Until then, always remember

“SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!

Hal

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May 11, 2010

TOP GUN – PHILLIP GRAUER

Ladies Class Winner – Tawnya Weintraub

2nd Lady – Kirsten Larsen

3rd Lady – Debra Kurre

Stock Class Winner – Phillip Grauer

2nd Stock – Rob Potter

3rd Stock – Lee Lewis

Draw Class Winner – EJ Corich

2nd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Draw – Rob Potter

Good evening Ladies & Gents, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and a beautiful evening to shoot plates by the bay. The action was hot & heavy, with a bunch of close duels decided only by the overlapping poppers. Rob & Reba have brought us another wild & wooley match, so let’s take a look at it, the morning after.

In the Ladies Class, Tawnya Weintraub took the honors. Debbie Kurre was back tonight, and shot well enough to take 3rd place, getting edged out by Kirsten Larsen, who took 2nd. The last Lady Shooter standing was our Ladies Class Winner, Tawnya Weintraub, who got put on the wagon by none other than our TOP GUN, Phillip Grauer. Ladies, it was great having you all here tonight, and come back each Tuesday Evening and bring your handgunning Lady Friends.

In the Stock Class, after an evening of fast & furious action, it all came down to 3 Players, Lee Lewis, Rob Potter & Phillip Grauer. Lee Lewis is the first of the final 3 to get put on the trailer. 3rd Place Stock to Lee Lewis. That leaves Rob Potter & Philler Grauer still contesting for the class win. Rob & Phillip each have 2 numbers remaining, and they are ready to decide the issue, right now!! Phillip & Rob come to the line, Load & make ready, they’re standing by & we have *TONE*!! Rob & Phillip engage all of’em!! The 25yd Plates fall, the 10yd plates all drop out of sight, and when the thunder ebbs, & the dust settles, by the thinest of margins Rob’s popper is laying hard by the cold hard ground. Rob still has his 2 numbers, & Phillip is down to 1. Let’s try this again.

Rob & Phillip are loaded & ready, Rob’s NightHawk & Phillips Glock C are in the low gun position, they are ready & we have *TONE*!! Again the Thunder Rolls, again All Of’em go down in their turn, and when quiet finally returns to the range this time, Phillip’s popper is on the bottom, the difference couldn’t have been more than 1/2 second. Thank Kitsap R&P Club’s Steel Guy for overlapping poppers. Folks, Rob & Phillip are even at 1. One More Time………

Rob & Phillip are loaded and ready one more time. This time they decide to keep it simple, simply 5 + 1, a quick clean duel.

Rob & Phillip are Standing By, we have *TONE* and they Go For It!! The thunder Rolls, the plates, all 10 of’em & the poppers rattle as they fall, quiet returns to the range, the dust settles, and by golly, we have a winner. By the skin of his teeth, Phillip Grauer edges Rob Potter for the Stock Class win! Stock Class win to Phillip Grauer, 2nd Stock to Rob Potter. Phillip, Gaston’s “C” Model got a workout tonight. Congratulations on a fine win.

In the Draw Class, Rob Potter, still recovering from his workout in the Stock Class, has to settle for 3rd place. In his battle with EJ Corich for the Draw Class honors tonight, EJ is taking no prisoners. This leaves but 2 shooters contending for the Draw Class title, Jeremy Weintraub & EJ Corich. EJ & Jeremy both have 1 number, so it’s not going to take long to decide the winner of this class. EJ & Jeremy come to the line, load & make ready, holster their handguns, assume the surrender position, and they are ready!! We have *TONE*!! EJ & Jeremy Draw, and engage All OF’EM!! The 25yd plates fall, all the 10yd plates drop out of sight, and they engage the poppers. The thunder ebbs, the rattle of steel fades, the dust from the falling poppers dissipates, and we have a winner!! EJ Corich wins tonight’s Draw Class and advances to TOP GUN!! Draw Class win goes to EJ Corich, 2nd Draw to Jeremy Weintraub. Uh, Jeremy, your wife won her class. Just thought I’d remind you. Make him take you to dinner, Tawnya.

Now we advance to our TOP GUN, winner take all, overall winners Duel. From the Stock Class, Phillip Grauer

is the representative, and from the Draw Class, EJ Corich is the man. Phillip & EJ come to the line, load & make ready, they holster their handguns, and from the surrender position, they stand by!! At the *TONE* they draw, engage All Of’em!! Thunder Rolls, Plates rattle & fall, dust settles, the thunder fades, and Phillip Grauer’s Popper lies tight to the cold, hard ground!! Phillip Grauer is tonight’s TOP GUN VICTOR!! Congratulations to Phillip Grauer.

So that’s it for another week folks. We’ll get together right here again next Tuesday at 6PM and do it all again. Come one, Come all, and bring your friends, the ones with handguns and a competitive spirit. Practice hard, practice often and remember when you are practicing; Practice only makes permanent. Perfect Practice makes Perfect!! Remember also that it’s accuracy that wins the day. You cannot miss fast enough to win!! With that in mind always remember:

In the Draw Class, our Top 3 finishers were, in final order: James Austin, Rebecca Potter, & EJ Corich.

So, tonight, it comes down to a duel between EJ Corich from the Stock Class, & James Austin from the Draw Class, two names we see often in our plate match winner’s circle. Now we’re gonna have a Shootoff!! One run for all the marbles, shot from the Draw. By mutual agreement also, in order to win, ALL OF’EM have to go down. Our Line Marshall Rob Potter calls the action. Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! EJ & James are holstered & ready, their hands in the

surrender position, the crowd is tense, and we have *TONE*!!!! EJ & James Draw & engage the 25yd plates, and they all fall! They switch to the 6 10yd plates and they all fall. They then turn their attention to the poppers, and they both fall in a clatter of steel. The Thunder Fades, The Dust settles, once more the crowd draws a collective breath, and the poppers tell their own story!! His popper hard to the ground, EJ Corich walks away with the victory & the TOP GUN

Title.

There we have it for another week folks, and a great match it was! Next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM, right here at

Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, we’ll do it again. We hope to see you all here, with your ordnance ready to do battle. Until then, practice often & practice hard. Take each practice draw & shot as though there was money riding on it. And always, always,

remember:

“SHOOT FAST!! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT SAFELY”

Hal

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April 27, 2010

Total Number of Guns Entered 26 TOP GUN Rob Potter

3 Ladies – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Kirsten Larson

3rd Lady – Tawnya Weintraub

9 Entered in Draw Class, Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Draw – Rebecca Potter

3rd Draw Class – EJ Corich

17 Entered in Stock Class – Class won by James Austin

2nd Stock – Rob Potter

3rd Stock – Jeremy Weintraub

Welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and another Spring evening in Western Washington. It’s a cool 54 degrees, clear & dry, and in other words, a perfect night to be indoors shooting at plates.

The important stuff first. Many thanks to Rob & Rebecca Potter for hosting and directing our match tonight. Many thanks to all who helped set up and take down the stage, and many thanks to Rebecca Potter for running the scoreboard, shuffling & dealing the duels, and calling the duels on the mic. in addition to the Admin duties, Reba shot her NightHawk in the Stock & Draw Classes well enough to be Top Lady Shooter and 2nd place in the Draw Class. She also ran the safety briefs for new shooters. What do you do in your spare time, Rebecca?

In the Ladies Class tonight, we had 3 Entries, Reba, Kirsten Larson & Tawnya Weintraub, and they finished in that order for the evenings competition.

In the Draw Class we had 9 Entries, and at the end of the evening it had come down to Rebecca contesting the class win with her hubby, Rob. Rob ended the evening with 3 numbers, to Reba’s 1. Rob & Reba are Loaded and ready, and in the surrender position. At the *TONE* they draw, engage all the plates, and thunder Rolls. When quiet returns, Rob has leveled All of’em. Reba still has a few standing, and Rob Potter wins the Draw Class tonight. And on to Stock.

In the Stock Class we had 17 Entries. By the end of the finals it was down to 3. Jeremy Weintraub, James Austin and Rob Potter. James & Jeremy start the beginning of the end with a fast, furious duel in which James Austin gets to the finish line first. Exit Jeremy Weintraub, 3rd Stock tonight. Now it’s between Rob Potter & James Austin for the class win. In addition to agreeing to go for All of’em, they agree to do so Weak Handed. James & Rob are holding their firearms in their weak hands, the left hand in both cases, James with his Smith & Wesson 645 Revolver, & Rob with his NightHawk Enforcer. They are ready, the flag is up, and we have *TONE*!! To start, they engage the long shots, 3 plates each at 25yds, then 6 plates each at 10 yds, and finally they go for their poppers. When the noise subsides, and the dust settles, James Austin’s popper is laying tight to the cold, wet ground, and James Austin is tonight’s Stock Class Winner. And on to TOP GUN.

Tonight’s TOP GUN matchup is a mirror of the Stock Class, again between James Austin & Rob Potter. Again they agree to go for All Of’em. This time though, they will engage while using both hands, just like Jeff Cooper would have suggested. They agree to start from the Draw Position, to engage All Of’em, and James’ Smith & Wesson & Rob’s NightHawk are ready. At the *TONE* they draw, engage the 25yd plates, and each drop all three. Then they engage the 10yd plates, and they all go down for the count. Almost as one they go for the poppers, there is the thunder, the dust, and the rattle of the steel. When the thunder ebbs, the dust settles, and the crowd can breath again, Rob Potter’s

Popper is laying tight to the ground, and James’ popper is laying on top. Not tonight James. Rob Potter is tonight’s TOP GUN winner, and Congratulations to him.

One additional note of interest tonight. We have a new target out at 50yds. We have an IPSC silhouette with a circle cut out about the same exact size as our plates. the silhouette is painted black. There is indeed a plate mounted in the cutout hole, and it is painted white.

But, it gets better. On the backside of the white plate is mounted a red flag. When the plate in the middle of the silhouette is hit, the flag pops up, signaling the hit. Nothing happens if one hits the black silhouette, but the white plate is attached to the red flag. Talk about a challenge, hitting the white plate in the middle of the black no-shoot silhouette is something of a challenge, to say the least. When one draws down on the white plate, squeezes the trigger, and the red flag pops up, the shooter knows there is continuity in the heavens. When one has, or one thinks he has, time during a string of fire against another opponent, the 50yd IPSC No-Shoot Silhouette with the white (please shoot) plate in the middle sure does look mighty inviting.

Ladies & Gentlemen, it’s been another great match, and so we retire for another week. Next Tuesday @ 6PM we’ll meet right back here and do it again. Until then, drive safely,

practice a lot and always remember:

SHOOT FAST!! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT SAFELY!!!

Hal

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April 20, 2010

31 Guns Entered TOP GUN – Rebecca Potter

4 Ladies – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Debbie Kurre

3rd Lady – Dawn Wilcox

23 entered in Stock Class – won by Rob Potter

2nd Stock – won by EJ Corich

3rd Stock – won by Leon Potter

8 Entered in Draw Class Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Draw – Rob Potter

3rd Draw – Phillip Graver

Good evening Plate Match Competitors, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It’s a 50degree, overcast evening, but we’re inside and the heaters are on,

We had 4 Ladies shooting tonight, and by the end of the evening Rebecca Potter won the class. Debbie Kurre finished 2nd, and Dawn Wilcox finished the evening in 3rd Place.

In the Stock Class we had 23 Guns entered. The finals came down to EJ Corich vs. Rob Potter, with Rob Potter advancing to TOP GUN. Leon Potter, Rob’s Dad, finished in 3rd Place in the Stock Class. The Family, Potter, had their NightHawks running like well oiled machines. Well, they are well-oiled machines.

In the Draw Class, we had 8 Guns entered, and it came down to Rob & Rebecca Potter vying for the Class Win. Rob & Rebecca made tonight’s Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Plate Match their Family Business . Rebecca Potter, in a very fast, accurate, string of fire, beat husband Rob, and advanced to TOP GUN.

In the TOP GUN duel, it’s Rob Potter from the Stock Class, vs. Rebecca Potter from the Draw Class. Our Line Marshall, Mark Wuesthoff, calls the action. Shooters, Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Rob & Reba engage the racks. Feeling pretty sure of himself, his Macho running amok, and a night of successful shooting behind him, Rob goes for all of’em! Rebecca, being somewhat more conservative, also with a night of success behind her, chooses a safer plan of engaging 4 of the 10yd plates, and her Popper. Always the gentleman, and having given his delicate flower of a wife, Reba, some slack, and a bit of extra time, wife Reba runs her 4 10yd plates in about 5 seconds, and pounces on her Popper so hard it was down before it knew it was hit. After this sting of fire was over, fully half of Rob’s plates were still standing, and while he was deciding whether to continue or not, Reba was back at the bench putting away her gear. String to Reba, winner of tonight’s TOP GUN TITLE

Well Folks, in addition to being a lot of fun, and great training with handguns, this match excells in teaching it’s competitors Humility. Well done Reba. Now, make Rob take you out to dinner, as penance for losing your duel.

One final note tonight, we had another new feature attraction. Out at 50 yds, we now have a GONG to shoot at. During any string of fire, if you think you can hit it, and if you have the time, feel free to shoot at the 50yd gong. You’ll know if you miss it by the geyser of dirt flying around behind the gong. You’ll know if you hit it by an audible “Clank”. Just another new feature at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Plate Matches.

And that, as they say, is that for tonight. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 6PM. We’ll have the 10 yd plates, the 25yd plates, The Overlapping Poppers, and our 50yd Gong all out and ready for action. Furthermore, we hope to have

YOU!! right here to help us enjoy them. See you then.

Hal

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April 13, 2010

39 Total Entries TOP GUN Phillip Graver

LADIES Class won by Debra Kurre

2nd Lady Rebecca Potter

3rd Lady Dawn Wilcox

4th Lady Tanya Weintraub

28 Stock Class won by Leon Potter

2nd Stock – Dan Kim

3rd Stock – Phillip Graver

11 Draw – Class won by Phillip Graver

2nd Draw – Dan Kim

3rd Draw – Mark Wuesthoff

Welcome back to Kitsap Rifle& Revolver Club Folks, and another great Falling Plate Match. The weather is typical spring, at 65 degrees, warm enough to be comfortable, and dry enough to portend the coming of Summer. 39 guns signed up to play tonight, so let’s see how the results look after the action subsides.

But first, the important stuff. Thanks to all of our Match Staff. Thanks to Rob & Rebecca Potter for running & directing the show. Thanks to Rebecca Potter for running the scoreboard, shuffling & dealing the duels, and calling the action. Reba, your energy level never fails to amaze all of us thankful Plate Shooters. THANKS!! Thanks to our Line Marshalls, Rob Potter & Mark Wuesthoff, who ensured a night of safe and efficient shooting. Gentlemen, our safety is in your hands, and we appreciate it.

We had 4 Ladies shoot plates tonight. At the end of the evening, Debbie Kurre was the last Lady standing, followed by Rebecca Potter & Dawn Wilcox. Tanya Weintraub ended in 4th place with her new CZ handgun, and the difference between the placings was not much. Ladies, thank you for attending, and we hope to see you and a bunch more ladies like you in the future. Tanya, when you get that CZ Pistol trained, you will have one heck of a piece of machinery working for you.

In the Stock Class, we had 28 entries, and when the dust settled, Leon Potter advanced to our TOP GUN duel.. Leon was having one heck of a night tonight, and his faithful NightHawk was circling and attacking virtually every opponent in sight. In the end, it was Leon Potter vs. Dan Kim, and Leon walked away with the Stock Gun Class title tonight. Leon, not a lot of shooters got by Dan Kim tonight, so well done.

2nd place in Stock went to Dan Kim followed closely by Phillip Graver, our 3rd place Stock Gun Finalist.

In the Draw Class, at the start of the competition we had 11 Entries. When the dust settled, and the Thunder receded, it came down to 2, Phillip Graver & Dan Kim. Our 3rd place finisher in the Draw Class was Mark Wuesthoff. And on to TOP GUN!!

From the Stock Class, Leon Potter advanced to this TOP GUN duel, and Phillip Graver from the Draw Class. One run for all the marbles, and it looks like Leon & Phillip are up to the line and ready. From the Low Ready position, our Line Marshall, Rob Potter calls the duel.

Congratulations to all our shooters tonight on a fast, accurate and, most importantly, SAFE!! night of shooting. We’ll do it again next week, so practice hard, and always remember:

“SHOOT FAST!! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY”

Hal

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April 6, 2010

38 Guns Entered — TOP GUN – Justin whitworth

4 entered in Ladies Class – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Lady – Debra Kurre

3rd Lady – Tanya Weintraub

28 In Stock – Class won by Justin Whitworth

2nd Stock – Lee Lewis

3rd Stock – Phillip Graver

10 Entered in Draw – Class won by James Austin

2nd Draw – Phillip Graver

3rd Draw – Jeremy Weintraub

Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen. It’s another plate match coming to you from Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. The weather was great tonight, with temperatures in the low 50s, overcast and not a sign of rain in the sky. We had another great turnout tonight, with 28 shooters entered in the Stock Class, and 10 in the Draw Class. We had 4 Ladies competing tonight, and the addition of the Ladies Class made the evening even more fun.

Part of the fun of our Plate Matches is enjoying how smoothly they run. We owe thanks for that to our Match Staff, tonight in the personna of our Match Director, Rebecca Potter. Reba did a solo act tonight, with her husband and Co-Match Director, Rob Potter out of town on business. Rebecca directed the match, ran the Scoreboard, and shuffled and dealt the duels as well.

Reba was a busy lady tonight, also shooting her NightHawk well enough to win the Ladies Class. We thank also the people who ran the line, and acted as line Marshalls for our match tonight. With the able assistance of our Match Staff, we got in 3 rounds of shooting and a Sudden Death Finale, and still got home in time for dinner. Thanks folks, one and all. Lets take a look at the results of all this good management.

In our Ladies Class, we had 4 entries, and at the end of the night Rebecca Potter took the honors. 2nd Lady tonight was Debbie Kurre, and 3rd Lady was Tonya Weintraub. If all of you Ladies tell your shooting type friends to come play here on Tuesday evenings, soon we’ll have a class to rival our Stock & Draw Classes.

Speaking of our Stock Class, we had a great entry of 28 tonight. At the end of the evening it came down to 3 competitors;

Lee Lewis, Justin Whitworth, & Phillip Graver. The finals for the Stock Class started with a duel between Phillip Graver, and Lee Lewis. From the low ready position, the shooters are loaded and ready, the *Tone* sounds, and we have engagement. The guns roar, the plates fall, and Lee Lewis’ popper hits the deck first. Duel to Lee. Exit Phillip, 3rd Stock tonight. So now it’s between Justin Whitworth & Lee Lewis for the Stock Class title tonight. Justin earned his spot in the Stock Class finals tonight, by edging out Jeremy Weintraub in an earlier duel. So now it’s Justin Whitworth & Lee Lewis, our 2 finalists out of 28 Stock Class Entries. Justin & Lee are loaded and ready, we have *TONE* and they engage the plates solidly. When the thunder subsides, and the dust settles, it’s Justin Whitworth’s popper laying flat on the ground, and in a total reversal of this duel for the Stock Class victory from last week, this week it’s Justin Whitworth advancing to our TOP GUN duel.

In our Draw Class tonight, we had an entry of 10 guns. At the end of the night, it all came down to 3; Jeremy Weintraub,

Phillip Graver, & James Austin. We start the final 3 with a duel between Phillip Graver & Jeremy weintraub. The shooters are loaded and ready, their hands are up in the surrender position, and we have *TONE*! The shooters get a solid grip on their firearms, clear leather, engage and thunder rolls!! When the dust clears, it’s Phillip’s popper laying flat on the ground, and Phillip Graver emerges victorious in this duel. Jeremy Weintraub is 3rd Draw tonight. Now, for the class win, it’s between James Austin & Phillip Graver. James Austin attained his berth in the Draw Class finals by edging out EJ Corich, so now it’s between James Austin & Phillip Graver. The shooters are loaded and ready, they are in the surrender position, and we have *TONE*!! James Austin & Phillip Graver clear leather, engage, the thunder rolls, the plates fall, & I mean all of’em. When silence returns to the range, James’ popper is on the cold, cold ground, and it’s James Austin, our Draw Class victor tonight. 2nd Draw goes to Phillip Graver. And now it’s on to TOP GUN.

Our TOP GUN finalist for tonight are: From the Stock Class, Justin Whitworth. From the Draw Class, James Austin. It’s one run for all the marbles, and by mutual consent tonight, it will be engaged from the Draw. Justin & James are loaded and ready, they are in the surrender position, and the *TONE* sounds. By mutual consent also, this string will entail taking out All Of’em!! That’s 2ea on the 25yd rack, all 6 on the 10yd rack, and of course, when they are all down, then the poppers. James Austin picks this particular duel to develop a new grip on his Smith & Wesson model 645 Revolver. James, I’m not just sure that the TOP GUN championship duel is the proper time for research & development. At least for Justin, the far plates fall, the 6 10yd plates fall, and the Popper falls. James appears to be still working on the finer points of his experimental grip, and his plates are, in large part, still standing up and staring at him. James, that grip appears to have potential, primarily from a position standing on your head, but I’m afraid Justin’s somewhat more conventional grip handgun proved superior on this run.

Tonight’s TOP GUN title goes to Justin Whitworth. As soon as James Austin finishes knocking down all his plates, our best estimate is Thursday morning, he will have earned 2nd place overall for tonight’s match. Congratulations Justin whitworth,

and congratulations on a fine night of competition everyone. Ladies, it was good to have you here tonight, and we all hope you will make a habit of attending.

Final Match Notes:

Remember to come out to the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Fun Steel Match this Saturday, 4/10/10 at 10AM. This match will be Kitsap’s STEEL CHALLENGE!! Bring your steel shooting skills with you, put them on steroids, and imagine yourself with the factory shooters in Piru, California. Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Challenge: LET’S SEE JUST HOW FAST YOU REALLY ARE!!

Until then, practice hard, and always remember:

It’s all about sight picture and trigger squeeze. The rest is just there to confuse you.

Hal

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March 30, 2010

28 Guns Entered

TOP GUN – Lee Lewis

21 In Stock Class Class won by Lee Lewis

2nd Stock – Justin Whitworth

3rd Stock – Travis Whitworth

7 In Draw Class Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Draw – James Austin

3rd Draw – EJ Corich

Good evening to all you Plate Shooters, & supporters of the 2nd Amendment. It’s another typical Western Washington early Spring evening; cool, & overcast, and it’s great to be in the range building in front of a couple of heaters, and shooting.

Many thanks to our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter. A double thanks, as usual, to Rebecca for running the score table, scoreboard, shuffling & dealing the duels, and being our DJ & running the microphone. Rebecca is a busy Lady on Tuesday evenings. Thanks Reba !! Thanks also to those who kept our shooting line moving smoothly tonight. Our Line Marshalls do a great and thankless job, both keeping our matches moving amoothly, and ensuring the safety of us all. Thanks Guys!!

I want to thank EJ Corich as well tonight, and every match night.

EJ drives the tractor that brings and sets up the plate racks, then hustles about during the match helping where he can. After the match, it’s back on the tractor to put the plate racks away for another week. Thanks EJ.

Rebecca Potter was our only Lady entrant tonight, and while she shot a good match, she had no female competition. She sure gave the guys all the competition they wanted though.

In the Stock Class, we had 21 guns entered. After an evenings shooting, it came down to Justin Whitworth and Lee Lewis. We went into the final whootoffs with both Lee and Justin having 2 numbers on the board. At the end of the first shootoff, Lee still had 2, but Justin had only 1. Shooters, load & make ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!

At the tone, Justin and Lee engaged the plates and shot fast & accurately. When the poppers were both down, it was Lee Lewis’ popper on the bottom, victory in the duel & the class to Lee Lewis.

In the Draw Class we had 7 entries tonight, and at the end of the evening it had come down to James Austin & Rob Potter. Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! At the tone the shooters Draw, aim & fire!! When quiet returns to the range, and the poppers are both down, it’s Rob Potters popper lying flat on the ground, so victory in the duel, & the class to Rob Potter. Now, it’s on to TOP GUN.

In the Stock Class, the victor was Lee Lewis. In the Draw Class it was Rob Potter. Rob & Lee will contest the TOP GUN Title tonight.

Rob has won the Top Gun Title many times, but Lee hasn’t won it yet.

He has several Class victories, but has not yet prevailed for the overall title. Let’s see what happens tonight. As you will remember, the Top Gun Title is decided in one duel, from the Stock, low gun, position. Rob & Lee are to the firing line, they are loaded and ready, and the Buzzer sounds!!

Rob & Lee have agreed to go for All Of’em, 4 at 25yds, 6 at 10 yds, and the popper. The targets are engaged, the thunder rolls, the 25yd plates fall, the 10yd plates fall, and the poppers race each other to the ground. When quiet returns to the range, Lee Lewis’

popper lies flat to the ground, and Rob’s popper lies on top. Lee Lewis has just won his first TOP GUN Title. Congratulations Lee Lewis.

Lee, the big prize money, free cars, and Hollywood contracts were all last year.

This year, if you can find anyone to listen, you have bragging rights unhindered for an entire week. Enjoy.

OK Folks, that’s it for another week. We’ll see you right here next week, same time & same station, for another plate match.

Everyone remember also, on April 10, 2010, right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, we will have our very own

STEEL CHALLENGE. It’ll be exactly like the one in Piru, California, except that it will be expanded to all 8 of the Steel Challenge Stages. Bring your Plate Shooting Skills, put them on Steroids, and see just how fast you really are. As you are practicing for these events, always remember:

SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL!!

Hal

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March 23, 2010

WE HAD A NEW RECORD HIGH ENTRY IN OUR PLATE MATCH TONIGHT, with 55 GUNS ENTERED.

TOP GUN – ROB POTTER

INTRODUCING THE LADIES CLASS – From tonight forward, if we have as many as 2 ladies entered in the plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, we have a class. Tonight’s inaugural LADIES CLASS won by Debbie Kurre.

2nd Ladies – Rebecca Potter

3rd Ladies – Helen Todhunter

44 In the Stock Class – Class won by Loren DeShon

2nd Stock – Mark Wuesthoff

3rd Stock – Justin Whitworth

11 In the Draw Class – Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Draw – Debbie Kurre

3rd Draw – Mark Wuesthoff

Good evening, sports fans. Welcome to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Tonight we’re celebrating another record entry for our match, with no fewer than 55 guns entered. Of those 55, 44 were entered in the Stock Class, and 11

were entered in the Draw Class.

Another milestone was achieved tonight, as we had as our guests 2 reporters from the Kitsap County Newspapers. Jennifer Morris and Jake DeVries team up to write a column for the Kitsap Co. Newspapers called “WHAT’S UP?” Now the public will know that “What’s Up?” on Tuesday evenings at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club is a handgun competition featuring some of the best and safest gun handlers in our area. It was fortuitous that Jennifer & Jake picked this evening to attend our match, since we had such a great crowd, and such excellent shooting. Jennifer & Jake, thank you for attending and please spread the word about how much fun can be had shooting at falling plates, and what a crop of skillful and safe shooters attend Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Matches each Tuesday evening.

Jennifer & Jake, and the entire field of shooters certainly had a beautiful evening for a handgun match. The sky was mostly clear, with only a light scattering of clouds, and the temperature was a balmy 59degrees at gametime. It was a beautiful evening for a match, and portends a beautiful and warm summer.

Even with such a large field of shooters, our match went smoothly tonight. Thanks for that can be given to our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter. Reba, as usual, pulled triple duty, because in addition to teaming up with Husband Rob to run the show, she also ran the scoreboard, shuffled and dealt the duels, and announced said duels on the microphone. With such a large field tonight, Reba was a busy girl. Let’s not forget either, that Reba shot her NightHawk tonight, and did it well enough to finish 2nd in our new Ladies Class.

Many thanks also to our Line Marshalls. Keeping the line running in a smooth, safe fashion is no easy task when the field is as large as it was tonight. Rob, James, EJ, Mark & Dan, we appreciate your efforts, and your attention to detail. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to our match and it’s success tonight, as well as every other night we shoot at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club.

We had 5 Ladies contending for fame and fortune tonight, more than enough to have a legitimate Ladies Class. Along with Rebecca Potter; Tonya Weintraub, Helen Todhunter, Michelle Coutu, Debbie Kurre shot and shot very well indeed. In the Ladies Finals, it came down to Reba Potter, Debbie Kurre, and Helen Todhunter. Debbie Kurre is a newcomer to our plate matches, but certainly no newcomer to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Debbie is a regular competitor in Kitsap’s Fun Steel event, held the 2nd Saturday of each month, starting at 10am. Debbie was kind enough to let me in on the fact that at the next Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Steel Match, to be held April 10, 2010, the match will be a faithful reproduction of the Steel Challenge held each year in Piru, California. Another name for the Steel Challenge is the World Speed Shooting Championships. For the last couple of years, there has been a “local” addition to Piru, California’s match held in Eastern Washington. Well folks, on April 10, 2010, at 10:00AM, right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, you can find out, over the course of 8 Stages, just how fast you really are. Thank you Debbie, for the heads-up.

Debbie Kurre shot her initial falling plate match tonight, & well enough to win the inaugural Ladie Class. Rebecca Potter finish 2nd, and Helen Todhunter finished 3rd. Well done Ladies, we hope you all can make it each and every week. Show us guys how the Ladies do it in Bremerton.

In the Draw Class, 11 entries boiled down to 3 to start the finals. It was Debbie Kurre, Rob Potter & Mark Wuesthoff left to vie for the class victory. To start the festivities, Debbie Kurre dueled with James Austin, and emerged victorious. Debbie, that’s no easy feat. Next it was EJ Corich dueling with Mark Wuesthoff, with this duel going to Mark. Exit EJ. Rob Potter stepped up to the line next, in a duel with Mark Wuesthoff. Rob put paid tp Mark’s bid for a Draw Class victory, squeaking by in a close, fast duel. Rob next dueled with Debbie, and emerged ahead at the wire by a nose, or maybe by a muzzle. Draw Class victory tonight to Rob Potter.

In the Stock Class, we started out with 44 guns. At the end of the evening it was down to the final 3, with the finalists being:

Justin Whitworth, Mark Wuesthoff, and Loren DeShon. Toward the end of the Stock finals, Reba Potter dueled with Justin Whitworth, with Justin getting there first. Exit Reba. Loren DeShon then dueled with Mark Wuesthoff, and Mark won that one. Mark then dueled with Justin, emerging ahead at the end, for a victory in that duel. So it was Loren DeShon & Mark Wuesthoff dueling for the Class victory. Both Loren & Mark had 1 number to burn, and in a fast, close, smooth duel Loren DeShon burned Marks 1 remaining number, right to the ground. Stock Class victory to Loren DeShon.

So it’s on to the Match Victory duel, for our TOP GUN title. This one will be between our Draw Class Victor, Rob Potter, and our Stock Class victor, Loren DeShon. Shooters, Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! At the *TONE*

Rob & Loren go for ALL OF’EM!! First it’s the 3 25yd plates that fall. Then it’s the first 3 10yd plates that fall, *RELOAD*

the plates are reacquired, and the last 3 plates drop. Rob & Loren now put their entire focus on their popper, and in a hail of fire both poppers Fall!! It was close, smooth and fast, but Rob Potter’s popper lies flat to the ground, with Loren’s laying on top. Not tonight, Loren. TOP GUN Victory to Rob Potter. Rob, if you can find anyone to listen, you have unrestricted bragging rights for a whole week. Congratulations.

That’s it for another week folks. Don’t forget Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s edition of the Steel Challenge, April 10, 2010 at 10:00am. Cumulative times for the 8 stages is your score, and if you peruse the Steel Challenge website www.steelchallenge.comyou can see where your score stands. Maybe you can break the magic 80 barrier, and be among the fastest guns in the world. See you at KRRC on the 10th.

And we’ll see each and every one of you here next week for another falling plate match. Summers coming, the days are lasting longer now, and Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club is a perfect place to spend Tueday evenings and enjoy the weather to the fullest.

See you next week. In the meantime always remember:

SHOOT FAST!! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!

Hal

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March 16, 2010

33 Guns Entered TOP GUN: ROB POTTER

26 guns entered in Stock Class, Class won by Loren DeShon

2nd Stock – Jeremy Weintraub

3rd Stock – Rebecca Potter

7 guns entered in Draw Class, Class Won by Rob Potter

2nd Draw James Austin

3rd Draw Jeremy Weintraub

Many thanks to our Match Staff for another fine match. Thanks to Rob & Rebecca Potter for hosting our match, and thanks to Rob Potter for forwarding me the data to write this report, pursuant to my absence from the match. It should also be noted that last week, March 9, 2010, Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s Plate Match enjoyed the 2nd high attendance ever of 45, eclipsed only by the entry on February 9, 2010 of 46. Way to go, plate shooters, for inviting your friends and enhancing the competition. Bring’em On!

The More, The Merrier!!

Thanks to Reba for running the Scoreboard, and calling the duels.

Thanks to everyone who took turns as Line Marshalls, and kept the match running smoothly. As a result of the Match Staff’s efficiency, we were able to get in 4 Rounds & A Sudden Death Finale on this cool, windy, rain threatened 40 degree evening.

The plate shooters are all signed in, all the racks are up, AND THEY’RE OFF!!

Match Results

In the Draw Class we had 7 guns entered, and at the end of the evening 3 were still up & running. Jeremy Weintraub, Rob Potter & James Austin would decide the Draw Class winner, and it started off with a duel between James Austin & Jeremy Weintraub.

James & Jeremy are ready, we have *TONE*, James & Jeremy come from the surrender position, draw & engage the racks, and James Austin just gets there first, exit Jeremy, our 3rd Place Draw Class finalist. That leaves Rob Potter & James Austin still contesting for the win, and James & Rob come to the line, they load, and they are ready.

In the Stock Class – It’s Loren DeShon, Jeremy Weintraub & Rebecca Potter still standing, and we begin this contest by calling Reba & Loren to the firing line. Shooters, Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! At the *TONE* Loren & Reba go for All Of’em, and in a hail of gunfire & the rattle of plates, Loren’s popper just gets there first, duel to Loren. Exit Rebecca Potter, our 3rd Place Stock Gun Class Finalist tonight.

Now, for the class victory, Jeremy Weintraub & Loren DeShon Load & Make Ready!! The shooters are Ready, & Standing By, and at the *TONE* Jeremy & Loren engage All of’Em!! Again, Thunder Rolls, plate rattle & fall, silence returns to the range, and the gallery cheers as Loren DeShon’s popper is resting tight to the ground, with Jeremy’s laying on top. Duel to Loren DeShon, and the Stock Class Victory as well. 2nd Stock placing to Jeremy Weintraub. Now it’s on to the TOP GUN duel.

In the Top Gun Shootoff, one run for all the marbles, it’s Rob Potter & Loren DeShon.

We have Daylight Savings Time in effect now, and I hope everyone enjoyed shooting at least most of the match in daylight. It’ll get better, and warmer, as time goes on. Summers Coming!! Next week’s plate match is coming as well, right here next Tuesday evening at 6PM. COME ONE, COME ALL!! We’ll see you right here next week. Until then, always remember:

SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL!!

Hal

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March 9th, 2010

45 Guns Entered

TOP GUN: ROB POTTER

38 Stock Guns Entered – Class Won by Loren DeShon

2nd Stock – Travis Whitworth

3rd Stock – Mark Wuesthoff

7 Guns Entered in Draw – Class Won by Rob Potter

2nd Draw – Jeremy Whitworth

3rd Draw – EJ Corich

Welcome back, Sports Fans, to another Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Plate Match. Tonight we have All the plates set up;

All 6 on the 25 yd rack, and all 6 on each of the 10yd racks. Of course the overlapping poppers are up and running to determine close duels. And we had some close duels tonight, quite a few as a matter of fact, and we appreciate the overlapping poppers acting as judge and jury when calling the winners. One side effect of all the plates being up, in the challenge to knock down All of’em, unless the shooter is very accurate, said shooter is going to do a lot of magazine or moon clip changes. Variety is the spice of life, and that axiom certainly applies to handgun competition. We never know quite what we will be facing when we show up at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, but we know it will be 1) Challenging and 2) FUN!!

Now, The Important Stuff. THANKS to our Match Staff. This reporter has the opportunity to kind of hang out by the Score Table and watch the activity by Rebecca Potter, and we all get to watch all the activity of Rob Potter as he runs the firing line and works with Rebecca to get the show set up. They have help from a lot of the guys and gals, and folks, because of all the work and attention put forth by the Match Staff and their Helpers, We Have A Great Plate Match Each Week. THANKS MATCH STAFF, FROM ALL OF US, TO ALL OF YOU!!

At game time tonight, we had lightly overcast skies, and a temperature of 50 degrees. By the end of the match we had a cold rain, it was a bit breezy, and the temperature had dropped to 37degrees. Even with the usual 2 heaters going full blast, it still felt cold, and between the cold, wet weather, and the large entry field, we limited our match to 4 Rounds and a Sudden Death Finale. Take heart everyone, we enjoyed Spring last Sunday, and if history is any teacher, Summer’s coming!

Taking a look at the match results tonight, let’s start with the Draw Class. 7 Guns Entered the Draw Class tonight, and at the end of the match there were still 3 in contention. EJ Corich, Jeremy Whitworth, and Rob Potter still vied for the win in Draw, and we start the action with a duel between EJ Corich & Jeremy Whitworth. EJ & Jeremy are loaded and ready, holstered and their arms are in the surrender position. We have range commands, and *TONE* EJ & Jeremy Draw! Aim! & Fire!! Thunder Rolls, Plates Rattle and Jeremy’s popper is flat on the ground, with EJs on top. Duel to Jeremy, and a 3rd Place Draw Class finish to EJ Corich. Now, for the Draw Class victory duel, it’s Jeremy Whitworth & Rob Potter. Jeremy & Rob are loaded & ready, the *TONE* sounds, the plates rattle & fall and Rob’s popper falls first. Rob Potter takes tonight’s Draw Class Victory, with Jeremy Whitworth taking 2nd place and EJ Corich finishing 3rd. And on to Stock.

We started the evenings festivities with 38 guns entered in the Stock Class. We had a lot of great shooting, a lot of very close finishes, and a lot of variety in the challenges. Some started Hot!! then cooled off. Some started cold and warmed up as the night went ON!! By the end of the night we had 3 Stock Class shooters still in contention: Mark Wuesthoff, Travis Whitworth, and Loren DeShon. To start the action, we have a duel between Travis Whitworth & Rob Potter. From the low ready, the *TONE* sounds, the cannons roar, and Travis Whitworth takes this duel. Exit Rob Potter. Now it’s Justin Whitworth, & Mark wuesthoff set to go. The *TONE* sounds, and when the smoke clears, Mark Wuesthoff has a win!! Exit Justin. So now it’s down to Mark Wuesthoff, Loren DeShon, and Travis Whitworth. Mark & Loren duel, with Loren getting there first, exit mark Wuesthoff, 3rd Draw. Now it’s Loren & Travis having at it, and at the *TONE* the targets are engaged, the plates rattle, and Loren’s popper ends up on the bottom, flat to the cold dark earth. 2nd place Stock to Travis Whitworth, and the Stock Class win to Loren DeShon. And now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

After an evening of HOT!! shooting, from a field of 45 Guns, we come down to 1 Run, between Rob Potter & Loren DeShon for all the marbles. This run will be shot from the Low Ready, and here we GO!! Shooters, Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Rob & Loren GO FOR ALL OF’EM!! First all of the 25yd plates fall, then one by one, all the 10 yard plates fall, and finally both their attentions are turned to the poppers. It’s Close, but in a hail of Fire!!

and out of 45 guns entered, Loren DeShon will settle for 2nd Place Overall!! Congratulations shooters, whether you were a winner or not, for a fine evening of competition.

Our Match was attended by some new plate shooters tonight. Welcome to Anna Schroeder, Laura Schmidt, Samantha Paducha, Lindsey Reeves, Michael Paducha, & James Schweitzer. We welcome you all, and hope you liked what you saw and did tonight. It’s always a pleasure to welcome new shooters, and hope you will all return often to strengthen the competition.

Welcome!!

Folks, we’ll see you all right here next Tuesday evening at 6pm. Bring your friends, and while you are at it, bring some

warm weather & Sunshine. That’s it for tonight from Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. You Plate Shooters know what you have to do. Practice, Practice, and more Practice. Dry Fire, Live Fire, Practice technique and concentrate on Fundamentals.

And when you are going through all this regime for success, always remember:

“SHOOT FAST!! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!”

Hal

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March 2nd, 2010

Total Number of Guns Entered in Match – 26

TOP GUN: Justin Whitworth

26 Entered in Stock, Class Winners:

1st Stock – Justin Whitworth

2nd Stock – Rob Potter

3rd Stock – Jeremy Weintraub

1st Draw – Rebecca Potter

2nd Draw – EJ Corich

3rd Draw – James Austin

Welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club & our weekly Plates Match. March is here, and Spring is just around the corner. Sunday, March 14th brings us Daylight Savings Time and it will be Sunshine and Blue Skies all Summer. For tonight, it was a bit cool and overcast with a very light misty rain. The temperature at game time was 52 degrees, and as usual, perfect weather for shooting plates.

roustabout, filling in on the scoretable and firing line as needed. With this efficiency, we got in 4 full rounds and a Sudden Death Finale.

Match Results:

First, in Draw Class. We started with 7 guns entered, and ended the evening with 3 guns still contending for the win. Rebecca Potter, EJ Corich, and James Austin faced off for the Draw Class Honors, and we’ll start with a duel between James Austin & Reba Potter. They elected to go for All of’em, and on this duel Reba had All of’em down while James was still shooting at some. Duel to Reba, and 3rd Draw to James Austin. That leaves Reba & EJ Corich to duel for the win. EJ and Reba are ready, and we turn over the action to the Line Marshall. Shooters, Load & Make Ready. Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Reba & EJ Draw and engage All of’em. EJ is fast, but Reba has her NightHawk diving & attacking. Tonight it’s Rebecca Potter and her 9mm NightHawk emerging victorious. 2nd Draw to EJ Corich, 3rd Draw to James Austin. And on to Stock….

Jeremy Weintraub is dueling with Justin Whitworth to start off the Stock Class FINALS. Shot from the low ready, this duel goes to Jeremy. Rob Potter duels with his Dad, Leon next, and Rob takes this duel, exit Leon. Phillip Grauer & Lee Lewis are next up, and in a hail of bullets, and a cloud of dust, Phillip sends Lee Lewis to the showers, metaphorically. Brothers Travis & Justin Whitworth duel now, Justin just arriving first, taking this duel. Travis doubles back in a duel with Rob, and this duel goes to Rob.

Now it’s Phillip to duel with Jeremy, and in this duel, Jeremy prevails, exit Phillip.

Folks, we are getting down to it. Jeremy & Travis are set to duel, both at the low ready, and both poised, tense and expectant. The *TONE* sounds, the plates are engaged, Thunder Rolls, and Jeremy Weintraub puts Paid to Travis’ evening. Exit Travis.

The Final 3 are Rob Potter, Jeremy Weintraub, and Justin Whitworth. Rob & Jeremy start the final finals, at the low ready, loaded and waiting. At the *TONE* Rob & Jeremy engage the plates, and in a fast, accurate string of fire, Rob Potter emerges the winner of this duel. Exit Jeremy. To determine who wins the Stock Class tonight, Rob Potter, with 1 number, and Justin Whitworth with 3 numbers, step to the line. Shooters, Load & Make Ready. Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the TONE, Justin Whitworth & Rob Potter engage, and in a hail of FIRE have 2 clean and fast strings of fire. Justin Whitworth just gets to the line first, erasing Rob’s 1 number, and taking the Stock Class at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club tonight. Not bad, winning a class with 26 skilled guns competing. And now it’s on to TOP GUN.

Rebecca Potter, from the Draw Class, and Justin Whitworth from the Stock Class now step to the line to determine the overall winner, our *TOP GUN* tonight. This duel will be engaged from the Low Ready position, one run for all the marbles. And we turn over the range to our Line Marshall, James Austin. Shooters, Load & Make Ready!!

Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Reba & Justin engage ALL OF’EM!! Both shooters are fast, both shooters are accurate, and tonight, in this duel, Justin Whitworth just gets to the finish line first, Duel to Justin, TOP GUN Honors to Justin, and a well deserved feeling of pride to Rebecca Potter. Reba, 31 other guns would love to trade honors with you tonight, and you really worked for the win in the Draw Class, and your 2nd place finish overall in tonight’s match.

Now Justin, all the big prize money, all the fast and expensive prize automobiles, and the Hollywood Action Hero Contracts were last year. This year you get exclusive bragging rights to anyone you can get to listen, for an entire week. Congratulations!!

Folks, that’s the action tonight, March 2, 2010, and we will expect to see each and every one of you right here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next Tuesday at 6PM. You may have noticed, the quality of the shooting is improving each week, and the competition is heating up just like the weather. Another thing you may have noticed tonight is that if it gets any warmer, we won’t need the heaters. Spring is on the way, and not a moment too soon. See you next week, and practice hard this week. When you do practice this week, always remember:

SHOOT FAST !! SHOOT ACCURATELY !! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY !!!!

Hal

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February 23rd, 2010

31 Guns Entered

TOP GUN – PHILLIP GRAUER

24 GunsEntered in Stock Class Class won by Phillip Grauer

2nd Stock – Rob Potter

3rd Stock – Lee Lewis

7 Entered in Draw Class Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Draw – James Austin

3rd Draw – Hal Hansen

Match Staff: Match Director Rob & Rebecca Potter

Scorekeeper & DJ: Rebecca Potter

Line Marshalls: Rob Potter & Mark Wuesthoff

And a GIANT *THANK YOU* To You All

Welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for our last Feb. 2010 Plate Match. March will be here next week, and Spring is not far behind. Summer is coming, as are shorts and T-Shirts. Many thanks to our Match Staff who have toiled long and hard during this relatively mild winter, and we are going to see the results of your perseverance when the sun comes out and warms up the shooters as only the quality of competition has done before. Due to the diligence and efficiency of our Match Staff tonight, we had 4 rounds of shooting and a Sudden Death Finale. Let’s review the action a bit and see who did the winning.

Let’s look at the Draw Class first. We had 7 entries in the Draw Class, and at the end of the match the 3 that were still contending included Rebecca Potter, James Austin and this reporter, Hal Hansen. In the first duel to get the Draw finals sorted out, James Austin dueled with Hal Hansen, and James arrived at the finish line decisively ahead of Hal. Then it was Rebecca Potter and her NightHawk dueling with James Austin and his S&W Model 625. Rebecca had been on a tear all evening, and entered the fray with 3 numbers to James’ 1. Shooters, load and Make Ready!! Shooters ready? Stand by!! At the

*Tone*, the shooters snatch their handguns out of their holsters, engage the targets, and The Thunder Rolls. When the thunder ebbs, and the dust settles, Reba’s popper is laying tight to the ground with James’ on top. Duel to Rebecca Potter, and also the Draw Class WIN!! And on to Stock.

We had 24 guns entered in Stock Class this evening, and at the end of 4 rounds, the contending shooters were Phillip Grauer, Rob Potter and Lee Lewis. The first of the final duels was between Rob Potter & Lee Lewis. The shooters are loaded and ready, the flag is up, and *Tone*. We have a pair of NightHawks dueling in this matchup, and tonight, in this duel, Rob Potter knocks ’em all down first, and takes the win. Then up to the line to challenge Rob, it’s Phillip Grauer. Phillip is a fairly new shooter, and has been showing the entire field how it’s done all evening. Rob & Phillip are loaded and ready, their guns are at the low ready, and *Tone*!! Now, this was a fast duel, and an accurate one. Phillip’s popper gets to the ground just a hair before Rob’s. Phillip had 2 numbers, Rob had 1, and

Phillip Grauer takes the Stock Class tonight. And now it’s time to decide tonight’s Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s TOP GUN title winner.

For February 23, 2010 the finalists are: In the Draw Class, it’s Rebecca Potter.

In the Stock Class it’s Phillip Grauer. Shooters, Load & Make Ready!!Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *Tone*Reba & Phillip engage the plates, 4 & 1, The Thunder Rolls, The Plates Rattle, and we have a winner!! Phillip Grauer just gets by Reba for the win, and takes the TOP GUN Title tonight. Congratulations Phillip!!

And Congratulations to all the shooters tonight for a great job.

It should be noted that as well as having excellent competition, our plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club in just plain FUN!! We are blessed to have a great match staff, and excellent competitors who all display good sportsmanship every week. As we all know, handgun competition is, at our level anyway, an amateur sport, and 10th Place pays the same as 1st Place, which is a large measure of pride, fun and self-satisfaction.

The challenges of shooting against other competitors of varying abilities, and shooting at plates at different ranges, and in different sequences, make for a magnificent training ground. Most of our shooters make the most of it too. Shooting Kitsap Rifle & Revolver

Club’s Plate Matches each Tuesday evening at 6:00pm will make anyone a better shooter, and be a gateway to an entire menu of diversified handgun competitions. We had a lot of handgun veterans here tonight, and we had some new shooters just getting their initial exposure to shooting. Welcome everyone and we hope you liked what you saw and did tonight. We’ll see you all right here each and every Tuesday, All year around, and we’ll all be better shooters for the experience. See you all next week. In the meantime, and ALL THE TIME, Remember:

Welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club folks. This Tuesday evening found the temperature at 46degrees at gametime, with a light drizzle. The skies were heavily overcast and it looked like real rain. By the end of the match, the temperature had dropped to the very low 40s, the sky had cleared, and stars were out for the drive home. The heaters sure felt good tonight in the range building, but by the end of the match the shooters blood was heated up and cold wasn’t a problem.

Many thanks to our Match Staff tonight. Thanks to Rebecca Potter for running the show. Rob Potter was home sick, and Reba did an excellent job taking over his part of the program. As always though, She had plenty of help. EJ Corich, Mark Wuesthoff and Lee Lewis ran the line tonight, and it seemed that every time something needed to be done, people were virtually standing in line to lend a hand. Well done folks, now that’s the way to make a match run smoothly.

With everyone pitching in to help as necessary, even with our record entry list of 46 guns, we got in 4 rounds of shooting and a Sudden Death Finale. Among our entries tonight were several new folks, among whom were some ladies giving the plates a try, and some more watching and plotting for the future. Welcome Ladies, we hope you make our Tuesday evening plate matches a habit. In addition to the Ladies, we had a bunch of new guys giving the plates a try, and we welcome you all and hope you liked what you saw.

We had 8 shooters entered in the Draw Class, and by the end of the evening the number was winnowed down to 3; Reba Potter, James Austin and EJ Corich. Reba & EJ were the first of the final 3 to duel, and Reba managed to get by EJ for the win. EJ was left with 3rd Draw, not a bad finish in this crowd. Now, for the Class win, Reba & James Austin came to the line. James had 2 numbers, to Reba’s 1, and the battle was joined.

they drew, fired and when the roar of the guns, and the rattle of the plates settled, James Austin had arrived at the finish line just ahead of Rebecca. Class victory to James, 2nd Draw to Reba, and 3rd Draw to EJ. And on to Stock……..

A record 38 Stock guns contested the win tonight. By the end of the evening we were down to 3 vvery familiar names. Travis Whitworth, Mark Wuesthoff and James Austin were still contesting the win, and the first of the last duels was between Travis Whitworth,

and Mark Wuesthoff. You folks know the range commands, and at the *Tone*. Travis & Mark engaged the racks. Most all the shooters at this point in the contest were engaging and attempting to level all of them; 2 @ 25yds, 5 @ 10yds, and their Popper at 10yds.

Mark had 2 numbers, Travis had 1, and they went for it!! Both shooters were fast, and accurate, but this run went to Mark. Travis, you’re going to have to settle for 3rd Stock.

Out of 38 entries, I’ll bet you can live with that.

Now it was between James Austin with 1 number, and Mark Wuesthoff with 2. At the *Tone* James & Mark engage first the long range plates, then the shorter range plates and then the poppers. James just gets there first to even up the score at 1 number apiece. Let’s try this again now that the score is even. The shooters are ready and *Tone*. Mark & James go long, and plates fall. Then it’s the closer plates, and they fall. Finally their attention is on their poppers, and James slams!! his popper into the dirt first, for the win.

James, this is just your night!! Class win to James Austin, 2nd Stock to Mark Wuesthoff, and 3rd Stock to Travis Whitworth. And now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

You folks may have noticed that James Austin has won both the Draw Class, and the Stock Class. His Smith & Wesson Model 645 ran fast, smooth and deadly accurate tonight. Now, with James coming in 1st in Draw, 1st in Stock, James Austin has the game beat tonight. James Austin is Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s TOP GUN.

Congratulations James, and congratulations on excellent shooting to the entire field.

We’ll see you all right here next Tuesday @ 6PM for another game, and in the meantime always remember:

SHOOT FAST!! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!”

Hal

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February 9th, 2010

36 Guns Entered
TOP GUN – Rob Potter

29 in Stock Class, Class won by Chris LeFort

2nd Stock – Lee Lewis

3rd Stock – Justin Whitworth

7 In Draw Class, Class won by Rob Potter

2nd Draw – Rebecca Potter

3rd Draw – James Austin

Weather – Heavy Overcast, but dry & cold

Temperature at game time was 46 degrees, dropping to 37degrees by matches end.

The heaters were on and everyone spent their time huddled around them when not shooting.

Match Staff: Match Directors Rob & Rebecca Potter

Score Table: Rebecca Potter

Line Marshalls:_Rob Potter & Mark Wuesthoff,

It’s February in the Pacific N.W. and it was a bit cold, overcast, dark just a bit later than in january, and dry for our match tonight. Basically a great night for a plate match, but then, aren’t they all? We had a large field of entries tonight, and that necessitated shooting only 3 rounds plus our Sudden Death Finale. Many thanks indeed to all who contributed to the successful running of our match, and welcome to the new people who came for the first time tonight. We hope you enjoyed it and make it a regular thing. Welcome.

We started out with 36 guns entered, and after a night of fast, accurate shooting, we were left with 3 remaining in competition in the Stock Class, & 3 in Draw Class. Let’s follow the action a bit now.

The Draw Class was the first to be settled, with Rob Potter, Rebecca Potter, and James Austin contending for the win. Rob just got by Reba for a win, and then dueled with James Austin. Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE*

James & Rob attacked ALL OF’EM!! James was fast, but missed a couple, while Rob didn’t, so Rob got there first, leaving James Austin with a 3rd Place finish in the Draw Class tonight. Then, for the class win it was husband, Rob against wife, Rebecca. Rob had 2 numbers on the board, to Reba’s 1. You folks know the range commands, and at the sound of the *TONE* theduel was on. Again they agreed to clear’em All, and when they were finished, all of Rob’s were down, but not all of Reba’s. Rob Potter took the honors in the Draw Class tonight.

In the Stock Class one of our finalists was one of our New Guys, Chris LeFort. Chris is by no means new to Plate Shooting, being a refugee from the plate matches at the Bullseye Indoor Range in Tacoma, WA. Those matches were a long time ago Chris, glad to see you back in action again. The 2nd & 3rd Place finishers were names we all know: Lee Lewis and Justin Whitworth. The Stock Class finals started out with Lee Lewis dueling with Justin Whitworth. Lee had 2 numbers, to Justin’s 1. Lee & Justin are at the Low Ready, the *TONE* sounds, and a moment later Lee Lewis has a victory, handing Justin 3rd place in the Stock Class. Chris LeFort then dueled with Lee lewis, Chris having 2 numbers to Lee’s 1. At the *TONE* Chris & Lee go for All of’em, and the plates all fall with a clatter. Chris was on a hot streak, dropping his popper first, and another clatter was heard as Lee’s popper fell on Chris’. So tonight in the Stock Class, Chris LeFort wins, not a bad finish for just getting back in the saddle, Chris. Lee Lewis finished 2nd Stock, & Justin Whitworth finished 3rd. Good Shooting Guys. And now it’s on to TOP GUN.

Rob Potter & Chris LeFort are contending for our Match Win tonight, and this should be good! As you know, this duel starts from the Low Ready, 1 duel for all the marbles.

Rob & Chris are ready, the *TONE* Sounds, the cacophony of gunfire eminates from Rob’s NightHawk, and Chris’ Glock. The noise subsides, the dust settles, and we have a winner. Chris has been having a string of excellent runs tonight, but on this duel his string was interrupted by a couple of plates that just would not!! go down. Rob’s NightHawk descends in a screaming dive, attacks and snatches another TOP GUN VICTORY at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Well done Rob, try it again next week Chris, and good SAFE shooting to all our competitors. Well Done!!

That’s it for tonight plate shooters. We’ll see you right here next week for another attempt at glory, fame, fortune and a week’s worth of bragging rights. Until then remember:

SHOOT FAST!! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!

Hal

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February 2, 2010

TOP GUN — Rob Potter

Stock Class Won by Rob Potter

#2 Stock Gun – EJ Corich

#3 Stock – Lee Lewis

Draw Class Won by Rob Potter

#2 Draw – EJ Corich

#3 Draw – Mark Wuesthoff

Thanks to our Match Staff and all their helpers for bringing us another great plate match. This reporter was unable to make it tonight, and my entire week is going to be upside because of it. As General Douglas MacArthur declared upon his departure from rhe Phillipines: “I shall return”. In regards to the short match report, I promise to get really long-winded and wordy next week 🙂

It appears the usual list of hot guns were in fine form tonight. Rob Potter apparently hadn’t fed his NightHawk recently, and it fed vociferously at Kitsap during this plate match.

EJ Corich gave Rob a run for his money in both the Stock & Draw Classes, as is his habit. Rob, you are just going to have to sell EJ a NightHawk, and between you, EJ and Lee Lewis, you can all pick on Mark Wuesthoff and his Smith & Eesson Revolver.

Next week we’ll have another match, and it’ll doubtless be as good as this one. One note of dismay I heard today: Marcus Carter, the Operations Mgr. of our Host Club, Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, has been on his back, sick in bed for several days. Word has it that he is a victim of Western Washington’s Flu Bug, and that he is expected to recover soon. Still, our best wishes to Marcus, and his wife Sharon, for his speedy and complete recovery. Come back healthy & Soon Marcus. Sharon, tell Marcus not to spend so very much time in the range office so he can get rested up some.

OK folks, we’ll see you right here next Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm for another plate match. Remember in the meantime, and always:

Good evening again, Sports Fans, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club and our weekly plate match. Cool temperatures were about tonight, but despite the dark skies, no rain developed. All the heaters were on in the range building, and it was quite comfortable.

Thanks to our Match Staff for another great match. Rob Potter was back from the 2010 Shot Show in Las Vegas, NV. tonight, with glowing reports about the size and quality of the show, and was very pleased with the success he enjoyed as an exhibitor. Rob & Reba Potter teamed up tonight to bring us another great match. Welcome back, Rob.

Rob doubled his contribution tonight as our Line Marshall, with help from Mark Wuesthoff, and many others who, seeing the need, stepped in when necessary to clear guns, run the buzzer, and generally keep the show moving surely and swiftly.

Rebecca Potter again ran the mic & the scoreboard, called the duels, shuffled the numbers, and shot her NightHawk effectively as always. Reba, you are one busy lady.

With all this good help, we once again got in 4 rounds of shooting, and climaxed the evening with our sudden death finale. To everyone who contributed to the match operations tonight, THANK YOU!!

At the end of the evening, our large entry of 37 guns boiled down to just a few. In the Draw Class, Mike Burt, Dan Leiskau, Mark Wuesthoff were still contending. The final actions saw Dan dueling with Mark, with Dan winning, exit our 3rd place Draw Class finisher, Mark Wuesthoff. Now it’s between Mike Burt & Dan Leiskau. Dan steps to the line with 1 number, and Mike steps up with 2. On the first duel, Mike does it all right, wins the duel, and advances to the Top Gun Final.

In the Stock Class, The 3Finalists are Lee Lewis, Leon Potter, and Leon’s son,

both using the Handicap plate rack, the challenge being 5-2-1. Rob & Lee get the range commands, the *TONE* and immediately go LONG, the theory being that after engaging the 20yd Plates, the 10yd plates will seem easier, and therefore faster. Rob & Lee drop the 2 Handicap Plates, drop down to the 10yd plates, and drop them, then go for the poppers,

hoping theirs will land first and be underneath the other one. Tonight, Rob had it all together, and his NightHawk pounced!! Rob’s popper fell first, and Rob wins the duel, exit Lee Lewis, 3rd place in Draw tonight. Now it’s son Rob dueling with Father Leon. Rob goes long, while Leon plays it safe and precise. This time being conservative pays off as he drops his popper first andadvances to the Top Gun Final.

So it’s Mike Burt vs. Leon Potter for the TOP GUN Honors tonight. Mike Burt has been fast!! all night, but his accuracy has been sporadic. Leon, while not as fast as Mike, has been steady, accurate, and consistent. After 37 guns signed up for this match, an evening of fast, accurate shooting, challenges, variety and demonstrated skill, it boils down to 2guns with divergent approaches to the sport, ready to do 1 run for the title. Mike has won the Draw Class, and elects to Draw for this duel, while Leon elects to be conservative, and will go from the low ready, Shooters, load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Mike goes long. No preliminary challenges were made or accepted, so both shooters pick their plates and do their thing. Mike runs the 20 yd plate,

then drops all the 10yd plates, but just before he engages the popper, Leon drops his for the TOP GUN WIN!!!! Leon Potter wins the duel, The Draw Class, and the title of

TOP GUN of Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club This week. Congratulations, Leon Potter!

Well folks, that’s it for another week. We’ll see you right back here next week, when it will be February 2010, and Spring will be closer yet. Until then, always remember:

Match Notes: Welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for this week’s plate match. Our Co-Match Director, Rebecca Potter had the show to handle by herself tonight, as husband Rob was in Las Vegas, Nevada at the 2010 ShotShow. As is typical at our matches however, Reba had a lot of help, and thanks to all who stepped in when needed and helped things go smoothly.

We had a new high match entry tonight, as 42 guns turned out. Even in a Western Washington Winter our stalwart plate shooters braved the elements, and a good time was had by all. Between the quality of the competition, the hot shooting & 3 heaters Roaring, we were all warm, comfortable & dry thanks to a great range building. We even had some new brass collectors to help in the collection of brass, and when properly applied they picked up the brass quickly, easily and with no dust.

Along with the host club and it’s great facilities, and our Match Director, Reba Potter,

we all owe thanks to our Scorekeeper Reba, with help from Michelle Makinson along with a Cameo by James Austin.

Our Line Marshalls tonight were EJ Corich, Mark Wuesthoff, Lee Lewis, and a cast of many who stepped in to help when needed. Thanks to all of you. Even with our wonderfully large entry list, the match proceeded smoothly & efficiently, giving us 3 rounds

of regular shooting and a Sudden Death Finale.

The Match:

At the end of the regular competition we had 3 shooters contending in Stock, and 3 in Draw. Stock First:

James Austin, Travis Whitworth, & Mike Burt were left contending for the Stock Class honors at the end of the night tonight. In the Final 3 we start with Mike Burt dueling with James Austin. You know the range commands, and on the *TONE* James & Mike go for it!! It’s close, but James Austin pulls this one out. Exit Mike Burt. Next up are James Austin & Travis Whitworth. Again the range commands, the *TONE* and the thunder of mighty pistols. The pressure is ON! and that brings out the best in James Austin. James

just edges out Travis for the Stock Class Win!! And on to Draw Class.

In the Draw Class, Rebecca Potter, Mike Burt and Mark Wuesthoff are still contending. We see the first duel between Mark Wuesthoff and Mike Burt. We have the range commands, we have the *TONE* , the thunder of revolvers & pistols, the clatter of plates, and Mike Burt takes this duel. Exit Mark Wuesthoff, 3rd Draw tonight.

Now for the top honors, it’s Rebecca Potter dueling with Mike Burt. We have the guns loaded and holstered, hands raised in the surrender position, we have *TONE* and the thunder of dueling pistols. When the noise subsides, the smoke clears, and silence returns, we have a winner in the Draw Class, and it it Mike Burt. And now on to TOP GUN.

After a night of heated competition, it comes down to a duel for all the marbles, from the low ready position, between James Austin & Mike Burt for the title of TOP GUN.

James & Mike are ready, the guns are loaded and staged, here comes the *TONE*, there go the plates, and James & Mike throw caution to the wind. The challenge apparently has been 5-2-& 1. They will knock down all 5 10yd plates, 2 20yd plates and their popper.

It’s a long string of fire, a reload, and more fire. Plates fall close, plates fall further away, and 2 poppers fall, with James Austin’s popper resting tightly against the ground, and Mike Burt’s laying atop James’. Duel to James Austin, TOP GUN HONORS to James Austin, and one whole week to bask in the thrill of victory. Enjoy it while you can James, because next week there will be a large group of plate shooters looking to even the score.

Final Notes: So there you have it folks. We’ll see you all right here next week to try to de-throne James and enjoy a week basking in the glory of victory. We still have another few weeks of winter weather, but just visualize how nice it is going to be next summer. We’ll see you all right here next week, and in the meantime remember:

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL!!

Hal

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January 12, 2010

31 Guns Entered –

22 Stock – Class won by Phillip Graver

2nd Stock – Rob Potter

3rd Stock – James Austin

9 Draw – Class won by Rebecca Potter

2nd Draw – E.J. Corich

3rd Draw – Rob Potter

TOP GUN — PHILLIP GRAVER

Welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club sports fans. It’s our weekly Heavy Metal Plate Match, and we have new shooters, new targets, old protocols, and new challenges. As our match started tonight, so did the rain. Briefly starting off as a mere drizzle, by the time we were into Round 1, it was Drumming down, the temperature was 50 degrees, with a brisk wind.

Hey, we don’t care. The range building was tight, the doors were closed, and all 3 heaters were cooking!!

Let’s begin the thanks by saying Hi, Welcome and THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE to Seth Froyum, Dan & Angela Rowe, and Phillip Graver. They are proudly serving their country. Angela, Dan, Seth and Phillip, we are all proud of you and wish you a safe voyage.

We had a new feature tonight, overlapping poppers that left no doubt whatever who won close duels. Many thanks to Earl Jull for fabricating and making functional our overlapping poppers. Acting as stop plates, irregardless of which plate rack one chooses to engage, whether it be one of the 10yd racks, or the 20yd handicap rack, before the duel was done, it was required to engage whichever of the two poppers was closest to your plate rack, and knock it down. When they both fell, one popper would fall before the other and therefore be on the bottom. No matter the caliber, price or beauty of the gun used to accomplish the task, whichever plate was on the bottom when judgment day came, that was the one that won. End of duel.

One of many really significant factors of Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Clubs plate matches is variety, fresh challenges, and versatility.

The challenges can change with each dual, and complacency is just not possible. Earl Jull, thank you for your good work.

We started the match tonight with 31 guns. After an evening of challenges, victories and losses, and another in a life-long series of lessons on mastering the handgun, we are left with 3 contenders in our Stock Class, and in our Draw Class.

At the *TONE* they engage the plates, the thunder rolls, and Phillip graver takes the duel, exit James Austin, 3rd Stock tonight. Now it’s Phillip with 3 numbers vs. Rob with 1. Again the range commands, again the *TONE* and again the rattle of plates and the rolling of Thunder. Rob’s Nighthawk dives, attacks, and wins this duel. Now it’s Phillip 2 to Rob 1. AGAIN!!

The range commands are given, the guns are ready, the *TONE*, falling plates rattle, THUNDER ROLLS, quiet returns, and folks, we have a winner in the Stock Class, and it is Phillip Graver. Phillip, who needs FA-18s on your Aircraft Carrier? The Navy can put you up on the bow of the ship with your Springfield XDM, and you can win the war all by yourself. Well Done Sailor!!

In the Draw Class, we are left with 3 Shooters: Rebecca Potter, EJ Corich, and Rob Potter. We start the duals with Rebecca Potter and EJ Corich. The guns are loaded and holstered, the shooters arms are up in the surrender position, the *TONE* sounds!! the 1911s are drawn, the plates are engaged, and the thunder rolls!!. As the rattle of plates subsides, and the dust settles, out of the Fog of War emerges the winner of the dual, Rebecca Potter. Exit EJ. EJ, don’t feel too bad, a lot of people had that experience tonight!!.

Now it between Rob Potter & Rebecca Potter, in a dual of NightHawks. Rebecca is feeling a bit saucy after her victory over EJ, and shouts out a challenge to her husband ROB: 5 – 2 – 1 Rob. This means that to win the dual, one of them must clean off the 10yd rack, drop 2 plates on the 20yd rack, and then drop their popper, All before the other shooter does likewise.

Rob looks at Reba uncertainly, but accepts the challenge!! The Guns are loaded and holstered. Hands are raised in the surrender position, eyes focused on the job at hand, the *TONE* sounds, the racks are engaged, both Rob & Reba make fast reloads to complete the job, Rob & Reba drop to the poppers, and REBA’S popper drops 1st. It was a close duel, but the poppers do not Lie!! Reba’s plate bit the dust first, with Rob’s plate landing on top. NO DOUBT!! Rebecca Potter wins the dual, and the Draw Class victory. And now it’s on to TOP GUN!!

This weeks TOP GUN Dual is between our young, but intrepid Sailor, Phillip Graver, and our Match Co-Director and DJ Rebecca Potter. OK Ladies and Gentlemen, this one is from the Low Ready, 1 run for all the marbles, so SHOOTERS, LOAD & MAKE READY!!

SHOOTERS READY? STAND BY!! Reba’s 1911 NightHawk & Phillip’s Springfield XDM wait for the *TONE! Come up & engage the plates, Thunder Rolls. plates rattle & fall, and we have a WINNER!! PHILLIP GRAVER WINS!! IN A CLOSE DUAL, DECIDED BY THE THINNEST OF MARGINS BY THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO POPPERS LYING TIGHTLY AGAINST THE GROUND!!. Well Done, Phillip. We will expect to see you Sailors back here in a month, and as often as possible thereafter. No pressure Sailors, but you are Engineers. If the ship stops in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, just remember:

IT’S YOUR FAULT!!

So that’s the way things developed at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club tonight. The rain has stopped, it feels warmer, and it should be a very pleasant drive home. SAILORS, We’ll see you in a month.

Everyone else, we’ll see you next week. In the meantime always remember:

SHOOT FAST!! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST MPORTANTLY, SHOOT SAFELY!!

Hal

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January 05, 2010

36 Guns Entered

27 in Stock Class – Class won by Rob Potter

9 in Draw Class – Class won by Rebecca Potter

TOP GUN – REBECCA POTTER

Welcome to the New Year, Plate Shooters. The year started off much warmer than we have been used to, and no rain in the air tonight. The temperatures stayed at 45degrees, and with the 3 heaters roaring, it felt almost like summer in the range. We had a new feature in our match tonight. In addition to the regular plate racks placed at 10 yds, we had a 3rd rack centered in the middle of the other 2, but at a much more challenging 20 yards. Call this one a handicap rack. If a shooter was called to duel with another shooter whom shooter #1 felt confident in defeatng, he is honor-bound to shoot at the more distant rack to even the odds.

Or, if 2 shooters come to the line to duel, and they feel they are roughly equal in skill, one may challenge the other to clear their own plates at 10 yds, and then drop a plate or 2 at 20 yds. For example, when the shooters are called to duel, one will say to the other loudly enough for all to hear, (whoever) 5 + 1. Then everyone knows that in order to win the duel, you must drop 5 plates at 10yds, and 1 at 20yds before your opponent does likewise. These challenges are varied and spontaneous, adding unending variety to the duels. This match started off fun and challenging, and it just got moreso. Rob & Reba, you’re going to have to concentrate to come up with a twist better than this.

Speaking of our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, thanks to them for hosting and directing our match tonight. Thanks go also to our Line Marshalls, Rob Potter and Mark Wuesthoff, plus all the other competitors who stepped in to lend a hand when needed. An of course, a special thanks to our DJ, Rebecca Potter, for keeping score, calling and processing the duels, and keeping everyone informed about what was going on.

By virtue of our Match Staff, and everyone helping when necessary, we got in our usual 4 rounds of Stock, 4 rounds of Draw, and our Sudden Death Finale, and it wasn’t even daylight yet. Well done folks. This was a great way to start the year, and with such a productive, enthusiastic and talented crew to run our plate matches, we can look forward to great matches all year long.

We started out with no fewer than 36 Guns entered tonight. At the end of the evening we had 3 guns left in the Stock Class, and the Draw Class, all warmed up and ready to shoot off for the honor of TOP GUN. Let’s look at the Draw Class first.

Our 3 contending entrants are: Rob Potter, Rebecca Potter, and James Austin. Rob & Reba draw the duel, and this is where the 3rd plate rack comes into play. Rob felt he was faster than Reba, so while Reba engaged the 10yd rack, Rob challenged the 20yd one. Do ya feel lucky, Rob? Well, Do ya? Shooters Load and Make Ready. Shooters Ready? Stand by! At the TONE!! Rob & Reba engage their respective racks, fire and brimstone permeate the air, plates fall, and when silence returns to the range. Reba has a fast, accurate victory firmly in her pocket. Exit Rob, our 3rd Place Draw Class winner tonight. So now it’s Reba and James Austin to duel for the class win. Reba has 2 numbers to James’ 3. Now it’s James who picks the 20yd rack, and Reba stays with the 10yd rack. They are set, TONE!!! bullets fly, plates fall and this one goes to Reba. James & Reba are now tied at 2. AGAIN!!

The shooters are ready, arms raised in the surrender position, the TONE!! The shooters engage the plates, and this duel goes to James. Now Reba has 1, and James has 2. AGAIN. James & Reba are ready, the TONE!! sounds, the plates rattle, and this duel goes to Reba. Even though James is shooting at the 20yd rack, the duels are close!! Now James & Reba are tied at 1, and the next duel will decide the Draw Class. Shooters Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the TONE!! Reba & James engage, and in a whirlwind of fury Reba Potter pulls out a close one. Reba Potter advances to the TOP GUN Final.

In our Stock Class we have 3 shooters vying for the win. Rob Potter, Mick Burt, & Lee Lewis. Mike Burt & Lee Lewis are 1st up. Mike decides to go to the 20yd rack, leaving Lee the “easy” 10yd one. Shooters Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! TONE!! Lee & Mike engage, Mike’s plates fall like Dominoes, one of Lee’s plates falls, the others stand resolutely challenging him. Eyes turn to Lee, who is frantically trying to clear a jam in his handgun. Too late now, Lee. Sorry No alibi runs in action shooting. Exit lee Lewis, 3rd place tonight, which is not bad at all out of a field of 27 guns. Now it’s Rob Potter with 1 number shooting against Mike Burt with 2 numbersfor the Stock Class honors to start the year. Rob & Mike are ready!! The TONE!! sounds, Rob & Mike hammer the plates, and Rob wins this duel, but barely.

So now, Rob & Mike both have 1 number, they set up, the TONE!! sounds, the plates rattle & fall, the smoke clears, the thunder ebbs, and it is Rob Potter with the win!! And on to TOP GUN!!

So it’s “Family Fued” time!! Rob & Rebecca Potter are our contestants, and they approach the firing line, both with a bit of a strut!! Husband Rob feels lucky, and chooses the 20yd rack. Wife Reba contents herself with the 10yd one. 1 run for all the marbles!! From the low ready, they are loaded, ready and waiting for the TONE!! When it sounds Rob & Reba engage their respective plate racks, and the thunder rolls. 2 NightHawks POUNCE!! Rob’s Nighthawk just has 10 yds further to pounce, and this time, on this night, the extra distance is insurmountable. Rebecca Potter is tonight’s TOP GUN, and the 1st one of 2010 at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Well folks, you know the tradition. LADIES FIRST!! Rebecca, sleep well this week, there are 34 other guns that will try and remove you from your throne next week. So until next week folks, always remember:

SPEED IS FINE!! BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL!!

Hal

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December 29th, 2009

32 Guns Entered

23 Stock Entries – Class won by Mike Burt

2nd – Rob Potter

3rd – E.J. Corich

TOP GUN: JAMES AUSTIN

9 Draw Entries – Class won by James Austin

2nd – Rebecca Potter

3rd – Mark Wuesthoff

Happy New Year everyone! Well, in a couple of days anyway. Tonight, Dec. 29, 2009 sees the final plate match for 2009. Next Tuesday starts another year of plate shootng, and we’ll look for all of you each week during the year. This year ended with cold 36 degree temperatures, a light rain that looked like it was going to start off as snow, but didn’t. The start of the match and the start of the light rain came at the same time, and as it started, the drops may have been clear, but they were sure coming down slowly.

Nevertheless, 32 guns braved the winter weather, came out to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and between all 3 heaters, and Hot shooting, our field of entries defied the elements very successfully.

We had a treat tonight as Mike Burt was able to join us for a night of action shooting. As you may remember, Mike left for the Sandbox very recently as a civilian contractor, and found himself back here, assigned TDY over the holidays enroute to a Gunnery School in Tennessee where he will start the New Year. Mike took advantage of the opportunity to attend our plate match tonight, and since he was here anyway, he won the Stock Class. Mike, did you say you were going to the Gunnery School as a student or as an Instructor? The way you shot tonight, a lot of people could learn quite a bit from you.

Another point of note tonight was the attendance of Nathan Lively, the grandson of Richard Lively, one of our regular plates shooters and an accomplished IPSC competitor. Apparently Richard has been tutoring Nathan correctly and extensively, because for a first plate match, Nathan demonstrated quite clearly that he knew what he was about. Folks, I didn’t know that the ability to handle a handgun so effectively was genetic. Welcome Nathan. Nathan is enroute to Ft Bragg, N.C. for Ranger training.

We all owe many thanks to our Match Staff consisting of our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, our Line Marshalls: Rob Potter, Mark Wuesthoff and James Austin, and our Scorekeeper and DJ Rebecca Potter. With the dedication and expertise of these folks, we got in our 4 rounds of Stock, 4 rounds of Draw, and our Sudden Death Finale. Many thanks to our Match Staff.

Our Stock Class tonight consisted of 23 entries, and at the end of the Sudden Death Finale the number was reduced to 3;

Mike Burt, Rob Potter, and EJ Corich. EJ dueled with Mike, but Mike won that one, exit EJ. Then it was between Rob Potter and Mike Burt for the class win. Rob started the finals with 3 numbers to Mike’s 2. Mike & Rob set up, engaged, and dueled!

1st run to Mike. Now it’s Mike with 2, Rob with 2. Next duel to Mike also. Now it’s Mike with 2 to Rob’s 1. Again!! Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the Tone!! Rob & Mike engage the plates, and this time it’s Rob with the win.

AGAIN!! The Shooters Set Up, and TONE!! Rob and Mike engage the plates in a hail of lead, smoke and noise, and we have a winner!!Mike Burt wins the duel, the Stock Class and the ooohs & aahhhhs of an appreciative gallery. Well done Mike. Maybe you should tell everyone about tonight’s win in Gunnery School in Tennessee.

In the Draw Class the 9 entries boil down to 3: Mark Wuesthoff, Rebecca Potter & James Austin. To start this set of duels,

It’s between Rebecca Potter & Mark Wuesthoff. Reba has 3 numbers to Mark’s 1, and they set up to duel. Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! At the TONE!! Rebecca & Mark draw, engage the plates and Fire!!. Not tonight Mark.

Reba takes this duel and advances into the final finals against James Austin.

Reba and James both have 3 numbers, and they load, make ready, holster and at the Tone!! they duel!! They both are fast and accurate, but James wins this one. They set up again with James still having his 3 numbers, but Reba now has 2.

Again they set up, guns holstered, hands & arms in the surrender position, the tone!! sounds, they duel, and again it’s James getting there 1st. Only 1 number left Reba, better make this a good one. They set up, the tone!! sounds, and we have a winner!!

James Austin, this is just your night!! Ya’know James, sometimes I don’t think you could get through the day without being under a lot of pressure all the time. You certainly do perk up!! in the face of tough competition!! Well done James, our Draw Class winner!!

Now it’s between Mike Burt & James Austin for our TOP GUN Title tonight. It’s Mike from our Stock Class, & James Austin from the Draw Class. Both shooters will engage the plates from the Low Ready Stock Class position. One run, winner take all! Shooters Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! the TONE!! sounds, the shooters engage the plates fast & accurately, and folks, it is close!!! The pressure was ON!! & James Austin rises to meet it again. The TOP GUN for the final Kitsap R&R Plate Match of 2009 is James Austin.

That’s the 2009 Plate Match Season at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Folks. We start the 2010 season right here next week on Tuesday evening at 6PM. Until then remember:

Christmas is upon us for another year, but first we’ll take an evening out of this busy week for another plate match. It’s December in WASHINGTON STATE, and therefore it’s cold and overcast. Could be worse, could be snowing. We are enjoying the fact that tonight, with temperatures in the upper 30s, it’s not even raining.

29 Guns entered the match tonight, 20 in the Stock Class, and 9 in the Draw Class. Our match was run with it’s usual super efficiency, and we got in our 4 rounds in Stock and 4 in Draw. At the conclusion of these classes, we had our Sudden Death Finale. As usual, we owe the smooth efficiency of our match to our Match Staff, comprised of our Match Directors – Rob & Rebecca Potter. to our Scorekeeper and DJ, Rebecca Potter, and our Line Marshalls, Rob Potter, James Austin, Mark Wuesthoff, and Lee Lewis. Folks, this match runs like a well oiled Machine, and WE LOVE IT!!

29 guns, divided into 2 classes, entered the fray tonight, and after heated competition we are approaching the end of our Sudden Death Finale. In the Draw Class we have Rob Potter, James Austin and Rebecca (Reba) Potter still contesting the win. Rob & James come to the line for a duel, the guns are loaded and holstered, the range commands are spoken, the tone sounds, and James Austin wins this duel, exit Rob. Now it Reba & James dueling, each with 2 numbers. Again the guns are loaded and holstered, the surrender position is taken, the range commands are spoken, the tone sounds and the plates are engaged!!! James wins this duel and they do it again, this time with James still having his 2 numbers and Reba having 1.

At the tone, they draw, they engage, they hammer the plates, and again James arrives at the finish line 1st. James Austin wins the Draw Class.

In the Stock Class, we have Rob dueling with Lee. Folks, it’s close, but Rob gets there first and wins this duel. Now it’s Richard & EJ dueling. At the horn we have another close duel, with EJ edging out Richard. EJ & Reba are up now, and EJ continues his winning ways by getting by Reba. That’s not an easy accomplishment tonight either.

Folks, we are getting down to it. We have 4 shooters remaining, Rob & Rebecca Potter, Richard Lively, and EJ.

Richard and EJ duel, with Richard putting paid! to EJ’s evening. Exit EJ. Rob & Reba then have a family feud, with Rob winning this one. How often does that happen at home, Rob? Exit Reba, our 3rd place Stock Gun shooter tonight. Well done, Reba!!

To continue, Richard Lively with 1 number and Rob Potter with 2 numbers duel, with Rob getting there first. And folks, that leaves Rob Potter our Stock Class winner tonight. Now it’s time to find out who is our TOP GUN for December 22, 2009. After a night of cold temperatures & HOT SHOOTING, It is down to 2 guns, Rob Potter & James Austin. Shooters, Load & Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! We have a TONE!! Rob & James hammer the plates, the gunfire ebbs, the range falls silent, the smoke settles, and JAMES AUSTIN is TOP GUN tonight!! Well done James, and well done to the entire field. We’ll see you right here next Tuesday, December 28th, 2009 and we’ll play this game again. And this Holiday Season, have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Hal

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December 15th, 2009

34 Guns Entered

24 Stock – Class won by Rob Potter

NIGHTHAWK HEAVEN

10 Draw – Class won by Rob Potter

Welcome to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club’s weekly Plate Match. It was a whole lot warmer this week than last, with the temperature actually approaching 50 degrees. It was, of course, pouring down rain most of the evening, what with it being Western Washington in December, but we were in a warm, well heated range building; watertight and well lit. It doesn’t get much better than this.

Thanks to those who brought us our plate match tonight. Thanks to our Match Director, Rob Potter, for hosting us tonight. Thanks to Mark Wuesthoff, James Austin & Rob Potter for taking turns as Line Marshalls, keeping the action turning. And a Special THANKSto Rob’s lovely and talented wife, Rebecca for running the whole show. Rebecca (Reba) Potter not only runs the microphone, the scoreboard, pairs up & calls the duels, but also shoots her own Nighthawk very, very effectively. Reba shot her Nighthawk well enough tonight to place 3rd in Stock out of 24 guns entered in that class. Reba, each & every one of us plate match shooters owes you a debt of gratitude. The one word that describes Reba on Tuesday evening is “Busy”!! Just watching you run that table and scoreboard makes me tired. But each and every one of us guys that shoots sure does enjoy listening to your velvet voice call the duels. Reba, Thank You.

With the plate match staff running the show so efficiently, we got in our standard 4 rounds of Stock, 4 rounds of Draw, and our Sudden Death Finale. As mentioned, we had 34 guns entered tonight, and at the end of the Sudden Death we had 2 very familiar names left to contend for the honors. In both the Draw Class & the Stock Class the hot guns for the evening were Rob Potter and James Austin. So, lets see how this develops.

Draw Class First. The shootoffs started with James & Rob both having 3 numbers on the board. Rob was shooting his NightHawk 1911, and James was shooting his Smith & Wesson Revolver. For the 1st duel, James & Rob Load & Make Ready! They are ready & TONE!! 1ST STRING TO Rob. Again they are ready, the range commands are given, the TONE!!

and this string goes to James. James & Rob are once again ready, the range commands are given again, TONE!! and this seesaw duel goes to Rob. At this point Rob & James are even at 2. Shooters to the Line! Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! At the TONE!! Rob & James again hammer the plates, and once again Rob arrives at the finish line 1st.

Rob now has 2 numbers, and James now has 1. Rob & James both look pensive and ready for action. Load & Make Ready!!

Shooters Ready? Stand by! TONE!!James & Rob attack the plates!! The THUNDER ebbs away, the dust settles, quiet descends on the range and suddenly a course of cheers & applause erupts. By the narrowest of margins Rob Potter has edged out James for the Draw Class Victory. And on to Stock.

After the intensity of the Draw Class, it is going to be a challenge to make the Stock Class compare. The same two rivals are dueling for this class as did in the Draw Class. In these classes tonight, the stars of the show are certainly Rob Potter & James Austin. This is developing into a type of Civil War. NightHawk Custom Guns is located deep in the South, in Berryville, AR.

Smith & Wesson is located “way up North” in Springfield, Massachusetts. So let’s see how the Blue & Grey do tonight.

To start this series of duels, Rob Potter has 3 numbers, and James Austin has 2. The range commands ring out!!

Load & Makes Ready!! Shooters ready? Stand By!! TONE!! Again James & Rob engage. Again there is noise, smoke, and the rattle of falling plates! And Folks, We have a Winner!! Rob Potter, this is just YOUR NIGHT!! Rob wins the string, the class, and the WHOLE SHOOTIN’ MATCH!! Rob & Reba had their NightHawks circling, circling, diving and attacking tonight. James, take heart. 32 other guns had the same problem tonight. The only difference was that in addition to dueling with Rob, they also had to duel with You, James. Rob, I can’t say I envy you next week, what with James thinking about this match all week. Folks, be sure and be right here next Tuesday evening at 6PM, and we’ll see if the North will rise again? See you then.

Hal

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December 8th, 2009

25 Guns Entered

18 in Stock – Class won by Terry Field

Overall Match winner – James Austin

7 in Draw – Class won by James Austin

Welcome to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for our weekly plate match Ladies & Gentlemen. It is a clear evening, the wind is still, and the temperature is a balmy 16 Degrees. It takes a lot more than a bit of cold weather to keep real plate shooters in on Tuesday night. When not shooting, we were all hovered around the propane heaters tonight, and mighty thankful for them.

Many thanks go to those that made the frigid trek to the range worthwhile. Thanks to our Match Director, Rob Potter, for

hosting our soiree. Thanks to Rebecca Potter and Michelle Makinson for running the scoreboard and calling the duels. Thanks to Rob Potter, Lee Lewis & James Austin for running the firing line so efficiently. Folks, for anyone who thinks these jobs are easy, or boring, please feel free to get in touch with any of these ladies & gentlemen and I’m sure they will let you help run the show one evening. After just one evening of putting a quality match such as ours together, I’m sure you’ll agree the task is challenging indeed. With the hard work and diligence of our match staff, we got in 4 Rounds of shooting tonight, and a Sudden Death Finale.

At the end of the Sudden Death Finale we have 4 finalists still standing. In the Draw Class, James Austin & EJ are set to duel. (EJ, I’d be willing to bet you have a whole name, but I’ve never heard anyone use it, so until I hear more, EJ will have to suffice). In the Stock Class, Mark Wuesthoff & Terry Field have outgunned the all the others. Let’s do the Draw Class first.

EJ & James Austin: LOAD & MAKE READY!! SHOOTERS READY? STAND BY!! At the start tone, EJ & James move from the surrender position, draw, and engage the plates. Now EJ, you shot well tonight; fast & accurately. James Austin shot well too, and James just lives for high pressure situations, and worthy challenges. At the end of a fast, clean string of fire James Austin comes away with the win. Take heart EJ, a lot of people have that problem.

In the Stock Class, Mark Wuesthoff & Terry Field are ready to go. Terry has 3 numbers, to Mark’s 1.Terry & Mark: LOAD & MAKE READY!! SHOOTERS READY? STAND BY!! At the tone, Mark & Terry engage, run the plates, and Mark gets there first. Now Terry has 2 numbers, to Mark’s 1. Let’s try this again. Terry & Mark are ready, the range commands are given, the tone sounds and they engage!! This time Terry Field arrives 1st, and emerges the winner of the Stock Class.

Now we’re gonna do a duel for the overall match win. 25 guns entered tonight, 25 guns braved the 16 degree temperature, shot fast and accurately, and it has come down to 2 shooters: James Austin & Terry Field.

LOAD AND MAKE READY!! SHOOTERS READY? STAND BY!! For all the marbles James & Terry engage the plates. When the guns fall silent, and the dust settles, it’s James Austin who arrived first, taking the string, the class & the match.

James, the prize automobiles, the large cash prizes and the Hollywood contracts were all last year, but this year, and this week, you’ll have undisputed bragging rights to tell anyone you can get to listen, that you are the fastest gun at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club tonight. Congratulations!

So that’s it for another week folks. Let’s hope it’s warmer next week, and I can guarantee the shooting will be just as hot. Dress warmly, bring your pet pistol “Fluffy”, and we’ll meet right here at 6PM next Tuesday, December 15, 2009, and we’ll test our skill again. See you then.

Hal

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December 1, 2009

25 Guns Entered – Overall Match winner – Mark Wuesthoff

18 Stock Entries – Class won by Mark Wuesthoff

7 Draw Entries – Class won by James Austin

Well, Good evening Sports Fans. Here we are at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for our weekly falling plate match. It’s a very cool, clear evening, and a wonderful segue into December. The temperature was down into the 40s, the heaters were on and roaring, and between the competition and the heaters, the ambient air temperature was very comfortable indeed, thank you.

Many thanks to our Match Director, Rob Potter for hosting the match. Many thanks to our velvet tongued D.J. Michelle Makinson for handling the scoreboard, the microphone, and the all-important task of pairing up the shooters to engage in the duels. Michelle, I believe you have a long-term job at this match. Well, no surprise. You learned from the best! Thanks to Rob Potter, Mark Wuesthoff, and James Austin for taking turns as Line Marshalls tonight. With this team in place we got in 4 rounds of shooting, a Sudden Death Finale, and still were able to get home before daylight. I bet everyone at the match sleeps well tonight.

A quick introductory review is in order for those not able to attend the match, but availing themselves of the opportunity to read this report. Our match at Kitsap R&P starts at 6PM, and the world is invited. One can enter up to 2 guns per class, the classes being Stock and Draw. The entry fee is $5.00 per gun, and for the price of entering the match they are afforded the opportunity to shoot all phases of the match. The first class to duel is the Stock Class. All the shooters entered in Stock have their numbers thrown in a bucket and shaken up, drawn out and laid down. The numbers are paired up and then everyone knows against who they will duel. After everyone duels, the winners of the duels shoot off against each other and the numbers of the winners of those duels are put on the scoreboard.

Next it’s the Draw Class. The shooters paired up are called to the line, told to “Load and make ready“, and when loaded are called to the “Ready” at which time they assume the “Surrender Position”, both hands raised head high. At the starter tone, they draw their handguns, being very careful indeed to get a good grip while keeping their fingers out of the trigger guards and off the triggers, bring their handguns up engaging the plates, and then, and only then, engaging the triggers and shooting down the plates, hopefully before their opponents do likewise. No one cares if a shooter hits a target all night long, as long as he/she follows the proper safety protocols and plays the game safely.

This sequencing is done for 4 rounds, and then the FUN!! starts all over again, this time in the “Sudden Death” finale.

All the numbers go into the bucket again, everyone starts out with a clean slate again, and as long as a contestant keeps winning, he/she gets to keep playing. How long they get to play depends on how many numbers they have on the board. If they have no numbers on the board, they had better start winning, because at their first loss, their number goes in the “Lose” bucket, and has therefore suffered “Sudden Death”. Regarding the numbers he/she has on the board, if the shooter wins the duel, they keep their number. If they lose, the number is erased, and when they run out of numbers on the board, their entry has achieved “Sudden Death” for that week.

This week after 4 Rounds of drama, we have a duel to determine the Stock Class Winner. 18 Guns entered the Stock Class,

and at the end of the night the 2 guns still contesting the class are: Travis Whitworth and Mark Wuesthoff. Mark and Travis look ready. Shooters Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! The starter tone sounds, the shooters engage the plates and We have a winner. Mark Wuesthoff takes this duel in a clean, quick string, followed closely by Travis who came up just short this time. Better luck next week, Travis.

Now it’s time for the Draw Class.7 guns entered the Draw Class and at the end of the night we have 2 still standing: E.J. CORICH and James Austin. Again the shooters look ready. Shooters, load and make ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By:

At the starters signal they go for it, hammering the plates in a steady & fast beat. We have a winner in the Draw Class &

It’s James Austin. And now ladies and gentlemen, we are gonna have a Shootoff, for overall honors tonight.

It’s going to be between the Stock Class Winner: Mark Wuesthoff and the Draw Class Winner: James Austin.

Shooters to the line! Shooters Load and Make Ready!! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the tone Mark and James engage. And here’s a Flyer – Mark, the Stock Class Winner engages the targets from the low ready, while James Austin, the Draw Class winner comes up from his holster. there isn’t much difference in speed folks, but Mark Wuesthoff gets there first tonight. Our overall winner tonight is Mark Wuesthoff who will enjoy bragging rights and a large measure of self-satisfaction this week. Well done Mark.

OK folks, that’s how the game is played at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club. And the best news is that it’s played here each and every week, all year around, pretty much No Matter What. If something comes up that causes our weekly plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club to be suspended, believe me folks, we have worse problems than not having a plate match to attend. We’ll see you all right here each and every Tuesday night at 6PM.